Title: Finance Director #00811
State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II
Hiring Range: $111,935 - $135,380 annually
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Financial Services is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and highly motivated accounting professional to serve as the agency’s Finance Director. This position provides leadership and management of the Finance Office staff and plans, organizes, directs, and continuously improves the fiscal and accounting functions for the agency and the Agricultural Council in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable state and federal laws, and agency fiscal policies and procedures. The Finance Director serves as the agency’s Fiscal Officer and is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls, safeguarding agency assets, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial transactions and reporting. The position serves as the agency’s primary accounting resource and advises management on complex financial matters while ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements related to commodity and advisory boards. The Finance Director works closely with internal and external auditors and collaborates with employees and management throughout the agency, as well as central agencies and other external stakeholders. This position ensures financial policies and desk procedures remain current and consistent with applicable state and federal requirements, maintains professional knowledge of current accounting standards, and promotes a culture of accountability, continuous learning, information sharing, and professional development. The agency is looking for a dynamic individual with strong accounting and analytical knowledge, sound professional judgment, proven leadership and management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to analyze complex financial issues, communicate accounting and financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences, and work professionally and collaboratively with all levels of management in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and rapidly evolving environment. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, fund accounting, financial management, and internal controls. Considerable knowledge of management and supervisory principles. Knowledge of budget planning and formulation. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of computer applications and financial reporting tools used to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, develop reports, and support financial operations. Demonstrated ability to plan, staff, direct and coordinate accounting, finance, budget and financial reporting functions and to manage and train fiscal staff. Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement revised accounting systems and procedures. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial transactions, direct the analysis and preparation of reports and financial statements, interpret accounting standards and policies, and exercise professional judgement in resolving accounting issues. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agency management, employees, central agency staffs, auditors and other officials: oral and written communication skills. HS/GED required
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, fiscal year-end close, internal controls, audit coordination, and payroll administration. Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia and Federal fiscal policies and procedures for accounting and reporting. Experience with governmental financial accounting systems such as Cardinal, FAACS, LAS, and internal accounting systems. Demonstrated leadership qualities including a hands-on approach to supervising, training and motivating staff. Demonstrated experience developing financial policies and procedures and analyzing complex financial issues is strongly preferred.
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The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3531
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
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.
