Chief Financial Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesapeake, VA

1d • $99,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the agency’s financial operations and support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, budgeting, accounting operations, internal controls, payroll oversight, and fiscal compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of accepted governmental and general accounting principles and procedures.
• General knowledge of statistical analysis and a working knowledge of computers and system analysis
• Competence in budget formulation, analysis, and execution
• Knowledge of accounting and ability to complete various step-down cost reports
• Knowledge of financial internal control reviews, risk assessment, and testing of key financial processes as required annually
• Working knowledge of data processing and computer applications for financial operations, including payroll and timekeeping systems
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and carry out the analysis and preparation of reports, financial statements, and budgets covering complex financial data or transactions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agency management, employees, DBHDS staff, and auditors
• Fosters a shared responsibility for processes throughout the budget cycle with cost center managers from budget development to expenses
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Significant experience in budgeting, general accounting operations, cost accounting, internal controls, and allied financial functions such as payroll and accounts payable
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, or the equivalent in training, education, and experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with government accounting
• Progressively responsible experience in the accounting field including the supervision and management of the work of skilled professionals in a financial environment
• Advanced certification or degree preferred (CPA, MPA, MBA)
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for the agency’s financial services operations, including budget formulation and execution, governmental accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal control reviews, and fiscal risk management
• Collaborate closely with agency leadership, Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Servies (DBHDS) staff, auditors, and cost center managers to ensure sound financial stewardship and operational effectiveness
• Direct and oversee all financial and accounting operations for the agency
• Lead budget development, analysis, forecasting, and execution processes
• Ensure compliance with accepted governmental and general accounting principles and procedures
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and complex fiscal data
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, cost accounting, and related financial functions
• Complete and review various step-down cost reports and fiscal analyses
• Conduct internal financial control reviews, risk assessments, and testing of key financial processes annually
• Monitor expenditures and foster shared accountability throughout the budget cycle with cost center managers
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Coordinate audits and work effectively with auditors and regulatory agencies
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff
• Utilize financial systems and computer applications to support operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
• This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive