Title: Chief Financial Officer
State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III
Hiring Range: Commensurate to $180,000
Agency: Virginia Employment Commission
Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE
Agency Website: www.VEC.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is seeking an executive financial leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), accountable for the financial integrity, fiscal stewardship, and resource strategy of the agency at a defining moment in its history. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations (Chief Operating Officer), the CFO directs the Office of Budget & Grants, the Office of Finance, and the Office of Contracts & Supplies (Procurement), and serves as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team.
The CFO leads all financial operations supporting two distinct lines of business: Virginia’s long-standing Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and the Commonwealth’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program – the first of its kind in the South. This position is directly accountable for the financial condition of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund and for standing up the financial architecture of the PFML Fund from the ground up, including premium and contribution accounting, benefit disbursement accounting, reserve and solvency monitoring, private plan financial oversight, and refund and receivable management.
The CFO produces the financial analysis and rate modeling required to support employer and employee contribution rates by the October 1, 2027 statutory deadline, ahead of contributions beginning April 1, 2028 and benefits becoming payable December 1, 2028. The CFO also owns federal Unemployment Insurance administrative grant management, cost allocation across UI and PFML, U.S. Department of Labor financial reporting, and Auditor of Public Accounts audit readiness.
The successful candidate will bring proven public-sector financial leadership, deep knowledge of governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB), trust fund or insurance fund accounting, budget development and execution, internal controls, and public procurement – along with the judgment and steadiness to build a new financial function while keeping an existing one running without disruption.
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Working for the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Virginians every day. As the agency responsible for supporting workers, employers, and the statewide labor market, the VEC plays a critical role in strengthening economic stability and fostering workforce resilience. Employees have the opportunity to shape modern public programs, improve service delivery, and contribute to initiatives that directly help individuals and families during life's pivotal moments. The VEC values innovation, collaboration, and public service, providing a mission-driven environment where leaders can create lasting, positive change for communities across the Commonwealth. If you’re motivated by purpose, committed to excellence, and eager to help build the future of Virginia’s workforce systems, the VEC offers a rewarding and impactful place to grow your career. And working for the Commonwealth has terrific benefits as well! Visit https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits for more information.
The Virginia Employment Commission is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Name: VEC Human Resources / Recruitment
Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
