CO - P0647 - Director of Financial Management

DEQ • Richmond, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance reports to the Director of Administration and provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the Office of Financial Management. The position ensures the integrity, transparency, and accountability of the agency’s financial management by overseeing the Budget, Grants Administration, and fiscal operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting. The role aligns financial resources with organizational priorities, maintains compliance with state and federal requirements, supports sound decision-making through accurate financial analysis, and promotes effective stewardship of the agency’s funding sources in support of its mission.

The position follows a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and management competencies, including the ability to guide, develop, and motivate professional and technical staff while overseeing budgeting, accounting, grants management, and financial reporting.
• Extensive expertise in GAAP, governmental and fund accounting, internal controls, fiscal operations, and public-sector budgeting.
• Proven experience developing, executing, forecasting, and managing agency budgets and grants.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state financial regulations; administer federal grants in accordance with Uniform Guidance; implement internal controls such as ARMICS; resolve audit findings; and safeguard sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to meet statutory reporting deadlines and other fiscal performance requirements in a large, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with government financial systems such as Oracle Financials, Cardinal, FAACS, and LAS; advanced Excel skills; and ability to enhance accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, present analyses and recommendations to executives and stakeholders, and collaborate across organizational levels.
• Analytical reasoning skills, including applying logic to complex financial issues, interpreting regulations, and developing sound operational solutions.
• Considerable education and experience, or a combination of training and experience, in progressively responsible financial management roles; supervision of financial staff; government experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MBA, or CGFM certification is desirable.
• Financial management experience in government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of finance staff.
• Plan, organize, direct, and continuously improve the agency’s fiscal and accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, applicable state and federal laws, and Commonwealth and DEQ fiscal policies and procedures.
• Serve as the agency’s Fiscal Officer; maintain effective internal controls, safeguard agency assets, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of budgetary and financial data.
• Serve as the agency’s primary financial resource and advise management on complex financial matters while ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with agency staff, internal and external auditors, DEQ employees, and management.
• Ensure financial policies and desk procedures remain current and consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge of current accounting standards and promote accountability, continuous learning and improvement, transparency, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed