Assistant Director of Financial Reporting

Title: Assistant Director of Financial Reporting

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II

Hiring Range: $73,226 - $122,400

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: www.doa.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA at 101 North 14thStreet Richmond, VA 23219.

The Financial Reporting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for an Assistant Director position.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

This position manages the activities of the Financial Reporting Unit under the Director of Financial Reporting. Supervises and reviews preparation of the state’s Preliminary Annual Report, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and other key reports. Reviews and analyzes financial data and supporting working papers to evaluate completeness and accuracy; supervises preparation of the Monthly Revenue Report or Monthly Cash & Investment Report, as assigned; reviews and interprets all applicable authoritative accounting literature to ensure all areas of responsibility comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requirements; reviews and analyzes statewide financial data; oversees publication of the annual Comptroller’s Financial Statement Directives and other projects; and evaluates legislative changes. Supervises five employees within the Financial Reporting unit who are at the Lead, Analyst, or Senior Analyst level.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; financial statements, state financial reporting requirements; financial/accounting principles and practices; financial internal controls; and automated financial accounting systems. Knowledge of governmental accounting/reporting; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements; legislative and compliance requirements of state government and information security practices preferred. Strong verbal and written communication; analytical; supervisory; customer service; and computer (Excel) skills. Demonstrated ability to create and implement accounting and reporting policy, procedures and reporting practices; analyze and resolve complex accounting problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; organize, prioritize and evaluate the work of others; research and interpret accounting and reporting requirements; demonstrate integrity and respect for others; professionally correspond with, maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders; and supervise professional accounting staff engaged in a variety of statewide fiscal and accounting functions.

Additional Considerations

Experience with financial statement preparation or audit using fund accounting; reviewing and interpreting authoritative accounting and reporting literature; and developing reporting procedures.
Progressive experience in financial reporting; working on an ACFR; development of statewide reporting policy, and supervising professional-level staff preferred.
This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
Overtime hours may be required during the peak season of preparing the ACFR, to include some necessary additional work time on evenings and weekends. Limited planned time off is approved during periods of peak workload.

Special Instructions

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA. More days in the office and overtime hours may be required during periods of peak workload around critical deadlines.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website. 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. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.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.