Deputy Director of Finance

City of Williamsburg • Williamsburg, VA

15h

About The Position

The City of Williamsburg's Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Director of Finance. The role requires extensive local government accounting experience and thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Applications are accepted only through the link listed in the official job posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a local government finance department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
• Experience implementing or administering Tyler Enterprise ERP.
• Experience with governmental financial system modernization, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new GASB standards.
• Experience supervising professional finance staff and leading organizational change.

What This Job Offers

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