Chief Financial Officer - AF065

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Audit and Finance

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 [email protected] 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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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