Fiscal Officer III

Fiscal Officer III

The City of Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Fiscal Officer III position.

The Fiscal Officer III oversees the management of all fiscal matters for the Sheriff’s Office.  This includes the City departmental budget, the State Compensation Board budget, supervising, and conducting analytical and evaluative work involved in budget formulation. This includes planning, organizing, and directing the preparation of both operating and capital improvement budgets, providing analysis to guide financial and funding-related policy decisions, and leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of fiscal and operating reporting systems.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should possess a thorough knowledge of program and fiscal analysis methods, financial management, public budgeting, and grant administration. The candidate should have experience in developing, monitoring, and managing large budgets, as well as demonstrated leadership skills. They must be able to manage multiple competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform reliably under time constraints. The candidate should also be skilled in planning and organizing various projects, interpreting regulations, and explaining objectives and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies, co-workers, and vendors/contractors. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to supervise others, demonstrate initiative, perform tasks independently, and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

 Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages all budget, fiscal, procurement, billing, grant, revenue, travel, reconciliation, and audit activities for the Office.
• Oversees and supervises the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets, supplemental requests, budget revisions, and budget justifications.
• Prepares the Office's annual budget with full authority, analyzes variances, and is accountable for results.
• Implements and manages monthly forecasting of expenditures and revenues to assess the overall impact on the general fund for City budget planning.
• Signs budget transfers, budget changes, and submits ordinances through the City Manager's Office to the governing body.
• Directs and oversees purchasing card activity, payment processing, and deposits, ensuring compliance with all requirements and best practices, and supervises staff performing these functions.
• Interprets and sets procedures and guidelines.
• Directs and oversees the grant reimbursement processes, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting for grants, while overseeing high-level financial staff.
• Oversees all financial and reporting communication with state and federal grant agencies, acting as the primary point of contact for high-level grantors.
• Serves as liaison for all auditors and grant reviewers.
• Prepares financial analyses for developing and monitoring the Office's budget, providing the Sheriff with recommendations to inform policy and funding decisions.
• Develops procurement specifications and contracts to acquire goods and services.
• Manages and provides oversight for Inmate accounts and Canteen accounts.
• Supervises fiscal staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

About the Office

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is responsible for the operation of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center, security of the Alexandria Courthouse, service of court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, and general public safety and law enforcement.

on Correctional Health Care. The Office has been honored by the National Sheriff's Association with the prestigious "Triple Crown Award" for achieving these accreditations. The Office is also Virginia State certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Department of Corrections.

Four-year college degree in business or public administration, public policy, government finance/accounting, financial management; Extensive experience as a senior budget or policy analyst.

Master's degree in public administration, government finance, public policy or related field; five to seven years as senior policy or budget analyst; supervisory experience; experience in public speaking, teaching and/or leading large groups; ability to design and complete complex projects independently.

The position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment verifications/testing:  Criminal History Background Investigation Check FBI//Federal Records Check Drug Testing Polygraph Examination

Salary : $84,029 - $147,875