Description

Job Title Director of Accounting (Controller) Location Virginia Beach, VA, US Organization Name Finance Work Schedule and Other Information Brief Description Under broad guidance, the Director of Accounting is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing HRSD's Accounting Department and ensuring the integrity of the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial management systems. The Director oversees the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), supports the annual budget process, and ensures compliance with accounting standards, laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting staff. Detailed Description Click to review the complete job description.
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Job Requirements
Education

Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
• Education equivalency: Two years of directly related professional experience may be substituted for each year of required education not completed. Experience used to satisfy this equivalency is in addition to the minimum experience

requirements.

Desired
• Master's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Required
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management or public accounting experience, including supervision of professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis, preparation, and presentation of complex financial statements, annual budgets, and other financial reports.
• Experience managing accounting, payroll and accounts payable operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and public accounting.

Desired
• Experience in local or state government, a public authority, utility, or other public-sector organization.
• Experience with sophisticated ERP systems.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Required
• Valid driver's license from state of residence

Desired
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

How To Apply
External applicants should apply online using the iRecruitment site.

HRSD employees must apply by logging in to the ERP and using their Employee Self-Service responsibility.
Minimum Salary 149658 Maximum Salary 207161 Currency USD External End Date 16-Aug-2026