Position Description
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to providing Virginia Beach residents the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible through an array of coordinated services. Financial operations and management for the department is of key importance when it comes to providing quality services to our community.
The Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a member of the Human Services Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have significant budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, forecasting experience, human resources and computer technology skills. The CFO is responsible for financial oversight of the Social Services, Behavioral Health, and Developmental Services.
*A remote hybrid work schedule may be available once fully on-boarded*
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensuring compliance with city internal controls, GAAP, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Virginia Department of Social Services, Children’s Services Act and other related financial rules and regulations
Developing the Department's operating and multi-year budgets
Managing department's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Grant and contract management
Federal, state, local, and management data analysis, forecasting, strategic planning and reporting
Audits: Federal, State, and local for all programs within DHS
Managing department units, to include administration, finance, contracting, reimbursement, accounts payable and a call center
Supervising staff for the Business Administration Division (4 direct reports who supervise teams of approximately 40-50 staff within the Business Management division), to include evaluations, guidance, training, team building, and general supervision
Creating Business and Finance policies and procedures that will ensure the work of the department is in line with the expectations of the department, city, and state and federal guidelines.
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistant Program
- Professional Development
Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and seven (7) years of related experience, three (3) years of which are in a supervisory role OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eleven (11) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities such as business/public administration, finance administration, accounting, budget, or management/program analysis. Must have a current and valid drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Public Administration
Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in management of finance and or business operations
Minimum five (5) years of direct budget development and forecasting experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience producing and presenting complex financial reports
Experience working in the human services field, city or state government or public health environment
Minimum five (5) years experience managing personnel to include performance management reviews, guidance, coaching, counseling etc.
Special Instructions:
This posting will be Open-Until-Filled; however, a first review of candidate submissions will be completed by 9/29/25. Applications submitted on/after that date will only be considered if the candidate pool needs to be expanded.
As a City Manager appointee, this position serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not considered part of the merit service as defined in City Code, section 2-75.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.