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Budget Director

Department of Taxation
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

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Title: Budget Director

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Fiscal Office seeks an experienced Budget Director. The ideal candidate will provide high quality customer service by engaging constructively and collaboratively with all stakeholders, and will provide guidance, oversight and supervision in budget and position control management. Support in these areas will entail conducting analysis, creating and presenting reports, and conveying complex ideas and information to agency decision makers. This position is directly responsible for the management and direction of budgetary position control activities and will also be responsible for the administration of internal accounts receivables, accounts payable and supporting the Agency’s decision packages and cost analysis activities. The Budget Director is integral and critical to the function of the agency and its strategic planning, as well as the agency’s budget management functions.



The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a well-developed knowledge of quantitative analysis and capable of working with minimal oversight to solve a problem or meet a need. Demonstrated financial analysis skills required, including the ability to prepare detailed financial reports, and explain complex financial information in order to develop and refine strategic plans. Attention to detail, plus the ability to work closely and collaboratively with a diverse group of administrators is essential. Expert-level computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel and Word) is required, including an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet functions and pivot tables.



This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

The anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience.



As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:



  • Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
  • 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
  • Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
  • Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.


At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of and considerable experience with government budget development, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, generating reports and making recommendations

Strong leadership skills to manage a team and drive performance

Proficiency in financial software tools and the ability to query, run reports, use databases systems

Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive evaluations of budget requests and their justifications

Considerable experience in budgetary position control and management of position control systems

Ability to present data in a clear and easily understandable manner

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with all divisions across the agency

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with state government operations, budget and fiscal policies, and Commonwealth of Virginia financial systems

Extensive experience in the public sector

Advanced data analytics expertise with working knowledge of SQL

Background in managing large scale budgets and strategic planning

A CPFO certification is desired

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.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.


Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.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.


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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