Deputy Director of Financial Services

Prince William County, VA

$98K — $157K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of related experience in financial management or budgeting.
  • Strong expertise in budgeting and fiscal oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop professional staff.
  • Proficient in financial systems and data analysis software.
  • Strong grasp of regulatory compliance within government operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all financial management functions for the agency.
  • Monitor and provide input on annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Supervise and support a finance and business service team.
  • Manage revenue, payroll, and inmate accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
  • Prepare and present financial reports and audits to leadership.
  • Drive innovation in business services.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with pharmacy and basic vision coverage.
  • Dental plans and separate vision plan available for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Salary: $98,475.00 - $157,560.00 Annually
Location : Manassas, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: ADULT DETENTION CENTER
Division: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: D61

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Services and serving as a key member of the leadership staff, this position plays a critical role in fiscal management and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide oversight for all agency financial management functions.
  • Provide input regarding the agency's annual operating and capital budgets and monitor the execution throughout the year.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support a team of finance and business service professionals.
  • Oversee agency revenue management, payroll and inmate accounts
  • Oversee contract administration, procurement, and grant management.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, audits, and forecasts to agency leadership.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across business services.
  • May oversee additional operational departments as needed.
  • Perform related executive duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong financial planning and analytical skills.
  • Expertise in budgeting and fiscal oversight.
  • Ability to develop and implement policy and process improvements.
  • Skilled in leadership, staff supervision, and performance management.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis software.

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
  • Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, or accounting, preferably within a public-sector or government environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising and developing professional staff.
  • Strong understanding of budget development, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate findings effectively.


MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
  • Experience overseeing multiple administrative or operational support functions.
  • Demonstrated experience in local or state governmental operations.


SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week).

HIRING RANGE:

$108,814.88 to $147,220.13 annually
*** Starting salary is commensurate with verified related work experience. Please submit a current résumé with your application. ***

FLSA:
Exempt

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must pass a criminal history background investigation to include fingerprint and driving record check.
  • Must pass a polygraph examination.
  • Must pass a pre-employment medical assessment.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to occasional travel.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. May also require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

QUESTIONS:
All inquiries related to job postings, application deadlines and the status of applications should be submitted through [email protected]. Contact information should be included in the inquiry. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified by phone or email.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
  • Temporary
  • Provisional
  • Seasonal employees
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