Financial Reporting Manager - AF050

Title: Financial Reporting Manager - AF050

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $81,000 - $106,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services (DGS) Fiscal Office is seeking a qualified Financial Services Manager I to manage professional accounting work of considerable difficulty in the operation of the financial reporting unit of the agency’s fiscal office. This position will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing monthly financial statements and account reconciliations; managing the reporting of expenditures for Capital Outlay and Maintenance Reserve projects; reviewing and analyzing GASB 87 lease data and managing related financial reporting; reviewing and analyzing GASB 96 SBITA data and managing related financial reporting; preparing financial statements and footnotes for the year-end submissions to be included in the Commonwealth’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; providing leadership, training and direction to fiscal employees supporting the Fixed Assets, Capital Outlay, and General Ledger functions.

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DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounting or finance
• Substantial experience managing and directing staff
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and automated financial systems
• Considerable knowledge of complex financial structures
• Considerable knowledge of fund accounting and governmental financial management
• Considerable knowledge of financial structures and requirements including GAAP, GASB, and Commonwealth accounting policies, procedures, financial management and related federal and state laws
• Considerable knowledge of Capital project accounting
• Considerable knowledge of Lease accounting
• Significant skills utilizing automated financial systems, inputting and reviewing financial data
• Significant skills utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel); to include utilizing formulas, pivot tables, etc., creating and developing spreadsheets to effectively accomplish work, manipulate and analyze data and communicate relevant information
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial state and make sound recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff in the timely and accurate accomplishment of varied duties and priorities
• Demonstrated ability preparing, evaluating and explaining complex and diverse financial data
• Demonstrated ability preparing and assisting with preparation of financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of management and with central state agencies

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia accounting policies, processes, procedures, financial management and related state laws

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.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: obs@dgs.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.