Chief Financial Officer

Are you a motivated self-starter with extensive experience in planning, organizing, and managing financial operations?

Do you have expertise in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, process re-engineering, and compliance?

Come join DGS as our Chief Financial Officer!

Title: Chief Financial Officer - AF065

State Role Title: Fiscal Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $175,000 - $190,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

DGS has an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional ready to take the next step in their career as the Chief Financial Officer. We seek a motivated self-starter with extensive experience in planning, organizing and managing all agency financial operations, to include managing and reporting accurate financial data for planning, decision making and evaluation of program results, compliance, and resource forecasting.

The CFO will use their expertise in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, analysis, process re-engineering, and compliance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). As a member of the agency Executive Team, the CFO will provide leadership, coaching, and direction to finance employees supporting these functions as well as General Ledger, Grant Management, Maintenance Reserve and Capital Outlay functions. The CFO will develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure proper accounting and accurate financial reporting. Furthermore, with detailed knowledge of internal control management, the CFO will maintain system controls and develop procedures to improve operations. This position will interpret and implement policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines and directives; and coordinate responses to audit requests. Additionally, the CFO will ensure timely and accurate preparation and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and monitor the annual budget process to ensure a financial plan and performance consistent with agency goals and objectives. The CFO also serves as primary liaison with the Department of Planning and Budgeting (DPB), Department of Treasury (TRS), and the Department of Accounts (DOA).

We’ve got great benefits!

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. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive and progressive financial management experience, budgeting, accounting, auditing, planning and policy development.
• Experience with both accrual and cash basis accounting, including knowledge of complex financial structures, revenue and cash resources.
• Experience preparing financial statements, attachments, and schedules, including the ability to oversee financial statement development, preparation, and analysis.
• Experience with monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Experience managing professional staff and performance evaluations, including the ability to plan, staff, direct and coordinate accounting and financial reporting functions such as internal controls and cash receipting.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and trends in government and public finance, including GAAP and GASB.
• Knowledge of state government legislative and budget process.
• Knowledge of payroll management and related federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of capital outlay process.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of internal auditing.
• Ability to manage state general and non-general fund revenue, appropriation and expenditure issues and requirements for local, private and federal grants management.
• Ability to oversee financial computer system operations, implementation and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of management and with central state agencies, including the ability to explain complex and diverse financial data.

Additional Considerations

• Certified Public Accountant certification.
• Cardinal Financials experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Virginia state financial operations and policies.
• Experience with analysis, forecasting, reporting, and compliance assurance with state and federal guidelines and regulations in a governmental environment.
• Experience managing general and non-general fund revenue, appropriation and expenditure issues and requirements for grant management.

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after July 21st, 2026. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.  

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. 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.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. The selected candidate must also complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment.

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.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025 due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility. 

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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov