Financial Specialist IV

Use your financial management and leadership skills to help Fairfax County residents live their success stories and thrive. The Department of Family Services is looking for an experienced financial analyst and creative problem-solver to supervise a diverse team of professionals. Are you both detail-oriented and innovative? Learn more about our DFS culture and staff.

This position performs strategic financial analysis and leads the Department of Family Services' (DFS) financial management activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable (including revenue collection), procurement and budget development and monitoring. Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements associated with grant funding, oversees both internal and external financial audits and directs all accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as any federal, state, or the county requirements. This position serves as a member of the DFS Senior Management Team and is the primary liaison between DFS and other county agencies (e.g., Department of Finance, Department of Procurement and Material Management, Department of Management and Budget, and health and human services agencies, as applicable) regarding financial issues.

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Prepares or oversees the preparation of large, complex agency budget;
Oversees a group of financial staff performing complex work;
Assists the Fiscal Manager with development and annual compilation of the annual, quarterly, and carryover budgets;
Directs all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for a specialized area of grants management, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or financial operation;
Assists in the development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency;
Maintains financial policies and procedures and has direct oversight of audits;
Coordinates and oversees audit processes;
Prepares grant proposals and reports;
Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management;
Thorough knowledge of intergovernmental financial management, grant management and contract management;
Ability to plan and implement activities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a credit check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, public policy, health care administration, or related field. Five or more years serving as financial manager or large state or county government department. Five or more years overseeing and managing a large complex budget that includes multiple funding streams. Five or more years supervising administrative, paraprofessional and professional finance staff. Familiarity with and ability to use SAP ERP software. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary and is usually performed in a normal office environment. Ability to use keyboard driven equipment. Ability to attend evening meetings off site. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include an analytical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.