Salary : $94,248.34 - $164,934.64 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA Job Type: FT Salary W BN Job Number: Department: DPWES Wastewater Management Opening Date: 09/21/2024 Closing Date: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: M01 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement Be part of the award-winning organization of Wastewater, Stormwater, and Urban Forestry Management in Fairfax County with excellent fringe benefits and make an impact in financial support of critical infrastructures serving the residents and businesses of Fairfax County. Wastewater, Stormwater and Urban Forestry programs are part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us at here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. As the chief financial officer , you will lead the financial programs that include accounting, budgeting, long-range financial planning, user rate setting, issuance of sewer revenue bonds, various required reporting, and contracting for three enterprises: Wastewater Management Program, an enterprise funded by sewer service fees; Stormwater Management Program with dedicated funding sources; Urban Forestry, funded with county general tax district revenues and a dedicated source for the Pest Management Fund. Duties include: Oversee and direct all accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state, local and investor requirements including accounts payable and receivable, grants, fixed assets, debt management and capital projects. Overseeing all procurement activities, including the operations of three warehouses, are in compliance with all procurement rules and regulations of the county, state and federal government. Prepare the Sewer System's annual budget and supervise preparation of multiple other budgets and a wide variety of financial reports, audits and management reports to meet the requirements of the county, state, federal programs and revenue bond holders, including Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual Disclosure Report, Annual System Certification Report, annual Financial Forecasting of Revenue and Rate Sufficiency, and annual Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) report filing. Serve as primary liaison between Wastewater, Stormwater and Urban Forestry programs and the county departments of Finance, Procurement and Material Management, Management and Budget, County Debt Manager, and county's financial advisors. As a member of the business management team, play a major leadership role in the three programs. May be required to report to work during emergencies. The successful applicant must have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with an ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions in Washington DC metropolitan area. Manage critical large-scale projects and lead cross functional teams working on a wide array of focus areas, including long-range financial planning, strategic planning, workforce planning, organizational development, business strategy, and organizational performance assessment. Possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment; and be oriented toward providing outstanding customer service. Manages, trains and mentors over 25 staff engaged in diverse financial administrative and management support activities. Benefits: Fairfax County Government is committed to its employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through its LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, Fairfax County endeavors to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits: NOTE: The appointee to this position may be occasionally subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources. This position requires you to maintain a flexible work schedule for occasional rotating shifts of 8 or 12 hours for emergencies, if needed. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") 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, five years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, to include 2 years of supervisory experience. A master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ten years of experience with budget, forecasting, revenue analysis, and managing multiple funding streams in a local government or a public utility. Five years of experience managing large budgets and/or funds in excess of $50 million. Five years of experience in issuing revenue bonds. Five years of supervisory experience and proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role. Proficient in financial report writing and analysis and/or solid understanding of accounting principles, including general ledger accounting, accrual accounting, and financial accounting and reporting. Experience working in governmental accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, CIP and complex financial planning. CPA - Certified Public Accountant. Masters in business administration. Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Duties are generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment; however, job may require walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, carry/lift up to 15 lbs. Must be able to verbally communicate with others, visual acuity is required to work on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Must be able to enter and retrieve complex data from a computer system and review/read written financial manuals, forms, instructions, spreadsheets. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () 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 for assistance. TTY . EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1 NA 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Accounting Business administration Public administration Public policy Finance Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not applicable 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine years or more 06 How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 07 Do you currently possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license? Yes No 08 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 09 How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in the areas of accounting and finance or a related field? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 10 How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have managing employees in the areas of accounting and finance? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five years or more 11 Please indicate the dollar value of budgets/accounts that you have managed. None Less than $999,999 $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 $30,000,000 to $40,000,000 $40,000,000 to $50,000,000 over $50,000,000 12 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with budget, forecasting, and managing multiple funding streams in a local government or a public utility? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 13 How many years of experience do you have in revenue management? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 14 Which of the following Microsoft Office Suite programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply. Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook None of the above 15 How many years of experience do you have working within a financial module of any enterprise resource planning (ERP) application? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight years or more Required Question
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Finance Manager