DHS Chief Financial Officer

Job Duties :

The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to providing Virginia Beach residents the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible through an array of coordinated services. Financial operations and management for the department is of key importance when it comes to providing quality services to our community.

The Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a member of the Human Services Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have significant budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, forecasting experience, human resources and computer technology skills. The CFO is responsible for financial oversight of the Social Services, Behavioral Health, and Developmental Services.

• A remote hybrid work schedule may be available once fully on-boarded

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Ensuring compliance with city internal controls, GAAP, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Virginia Department of Social Services, Children’s Services Act and other related financial rules and regulations

Developing the Department's operating and multi-year budgets

Managing department's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Grant and contract management

Federal, state, local, and management data analysis, forecasting, strategic planning and reporting

Audits : Federal, State, and local for all programs within DHS

Managing department units, to include administration, finance, contracting, reimbursement, accounts payable and a call center

Supervising staff for the Business Administration Division (4 direct reports who supervise teams of approximately 40-50 staff within the Business Management division), to include evaluations, guidance, training, team building, and general supervision

Creating Business and Finance policies and procedures that will ensure the work of the department is in line with the expectations of the department, city, and state and federal guidelines.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include :

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

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Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUMS : Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and seven (7) years of related experience, three (3) years of which are in a supervisory role OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and / or experience equivalent to eleven (11) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities such as business / public administration, finance administration, accounting, budget, or management / program analysis. Must have a current and valid drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements :

DMV Transcript : Not Required

CDL : Not Required

DOT History : Not Required

CPS Check : Not Required

Physical : Not Required

Respirator : Not Required

Polygraph Review : Not Required

Psychological Screening : Not Required

Attachments Required : Resume

Preferences :

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Public Administration

Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in management of finance and or business operations

Minimum five (5) years of direct budget development and forecasting experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience producing and presenting complex financial reports

Experience working in the human services field, city or state government or public health environment

Minimum five (5) years experience managing personnel to include performance management reviews, guidance, coaching, counseling etc.