Fiscal Manager

Fiscal Manager

Salary Range: $35,452-$75,793

Job Description:

This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the operations of the accounting unit within the Local Departments of Social Services. Performs managerial work involving the analysis and interpretation of financial issues and supervises or evaluates a variety of financial programs; Oversees the preparation of accounting records and reports; Reviews, monitors and analyzes accounting records, current and prior; oversees or performs posting and verification of the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers for the department; maintains and monitors status of grants and ensures accuracy of payments within the guidelines of State/Federal reimbursement procedures; analyzes and interprets regulations and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; conducts briefings and provides recommendations to management. May manage personnel, including training, evaluating, and assigning work, where applicable; performs complex accounting work, fiscal reporting, cost effectiveness functions and generally accepted governmental accounting procedures; Works as a fiscal liaison to the Virginia Department of Social Services and the county; Verifies and approves invoices for payments to vendors and verifies expenditures are reported to correct program and funding stream for reimbursement; Develops a system to accurately account for expenditure of funds; and assists internal and external auditors with review of financial activities and case activities related to social services programs, responds to audit findings, and takes appropriate corrective action if required.

Maintains departmental personnel records and performs other human resources activities such as training, providing benefit information and maintaining leave at the direction of the Director.

Oversee Human Resources duties; monitors Local Employee Tracking System (LETS) transactions; ensures agencies compliance with all applicable HR codes, laws, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of: accounting principles and laws; including GAAFR (Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting); auditing standards, public administration, and/or regulatory compliance; budgetary principles and practices; management techniques and supervising personnel; current office methods, procedures, equipment; business letter writing and standard administrative support techniques; and social services reporting systems and software. Skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to: work with financial management systems and procurement/budgetary processes to include tracking and monitoring budget expenditures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare and present reports and recommendations; plan, organize and direct accounting systems and procedures; establish and maintain effective team relationships; display good professional judgment; supervise or manage work directly or through subordinate staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal courteously and diplomatically with other employees, managers and the general public; and organize work and meet critical deadlines. Experience providing technical support to employees on financial management systems. Experience in budget preparation, analysis and forecasting. Experience training staff members.

Payroll or human resources experience.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field, and experience in supervising staff to include professional accountants OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field, and experience in supervising staff to include professional accountants OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Considerable experience monitoring financial management, human resources, and administrative/operational practices.

Considerable work experience in fiscal operations, including budget preparation and analysis, resource allocation or revenue maximization in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience posting payments within Local/State/Federal Government reimbursement procedures.

Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Social Services and the services provided. Recent experience as fiscal manager in a local DSS desired.

Special Requirements:

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, OMV/driving record check, and must be able to meet agency insurance policy standards. and/or pre-employment drug screen.

The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.

Special Instructions to Applications:

Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided. The agency will not be conducting phone interviews. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position. Selected applicants will be contacted by email address/phone number.

Contact Information

Name: Marie Hopkins

Phone: 540-564-6163

Email: [email protected]

Address: Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District 110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802