Director of Financial Management

Title: Director of Financial Management

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $152,000 - $160,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position requires significant independence of action. Receives general direction from supervisor on a broad range of financial issues, seeking guidance only on matters of precedent-setting and politically sensitive issues.

Performance Management

•Provides leadership and direction; provides feedback
•Ensures managers have tools to manage respective divisions and collaborate effectively
•Trains and develops managers to enable them to achieve high level results

Policy Promulgation

•Develops, promulgates, implements and evaluates agency policies concerning fiscal management
•Provides guidance and leadership to offices/districts responsible for financial management
•Provides leadership for financial management, policy development, interpretation and standardization of best business practices for financial management and conducts quality improvement and practice audits

Compliance

•Through guidance and leadership to agency managers and directors, assures compliance with central state government budget and financial mandates; provides information and services to a wide range of customers

Work Methods

•Ensures accurate and timely information is produced by the OFM and narrative documents are clearly articulated; documents provide high utility
•Modeling and development of staff knowledge for the value of using independent logic approaches and data sources to verify findings is expected
•Uses sound project planning and prioritization of tasks; ensures external deadlines are met; other assignments are met as timely as possible

Other Duties

•May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration

Minimum Qualifications

•Comprehensive knowledge of Commonwealth financial systems and practices: In-depth understanding of budget development, financial monitoring, analysis, execution, payroll management, compliance principles, disbursement processes, and general accounting principles.

•Knowledge of financial regulations and policies: Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices for financial reporting, disbursements, and audits in governmental settings.

•Knowledge of financial management tools and software: Familiarity with financial management systems, accounting software, and data analysis tools relevant to governmental financial operations.

•Leadership and policy implementation: Ability to develop, promulgate, and implement policies, standards, and practices for effective financial management.

•Strategic financial management: Expertise in developing budgets, financial planning, and overseeing financial execution and monitoring; strong skills in making informed financial decisions based on analysis and forecasting.

•Process improvement and efficiency: Ability to identify inefficiencies, evaluate existing processes, and implement strategies to streamline and improve business operations.

•Staff management and development: Extensive experience in managing and mentoring staff, including the ability to provide clear direction, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.

•Advanced communication skills: Expertise in communicating complex financial matters in clear, professional terms to senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external governmental entities, ensuring all parties understand financial impacts and implications.

•Evaluative and Analytical Abilities: Strong ability to assess financial performance, identify discrepancies, and evaluate data to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial goals.

•Ability to manage financial impact and consequences: Proven ability to make effective decisions that consider the potential financial consequences for the agency or organization, and the ability to communicate these decisions clearly to senior executives and external agencies.

•Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to adjust to new financial regulations, policies, and evolving budgetary requirements in a dynamic governmental environment.

•Conflict resolution and negotiation: Ability to manage financial negotiations and resolve conflicts that may arise with internal or external entities, ensuring effective outcomes for the agency.

Additional Considerations

•Senior management experience in a large, complex governmental agency with geographically disbursed subunits.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Marie Giles

Phone: NA

Email: marie.giles@vdh.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.