Salary : $80,429.00 - $88,472.00 Annually
Location : Human Services, Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 09466
Department: HUMAN SERVICES - ADMIN
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Function
Lead the Financial and Operational Strategy Behind Human Services

The City of Hampton is seeking an accomplished Finance & Operations Administrator to provide senior-level leadership for the financial, accounting, and business operations of the Department of Human Services. Reporting to the Director of Human Services, this position oversees critical functions including budgeting, accounting, procurement, grants, facilities, technology, and administrative operations while ensuring compliance with City, state, and federal requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee financial services, accounting, budgeting, procurement, grants, and departmental business operations.
• Prepare and manage annual City and State budgets, analyze expenditures and revenues, and provide financial forecasts and reports.
• Establish and maintain internal accounting controls in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate financial and programmatic audits and oversee complex state and federal reimbursement claims.
• Serve as a liaison with the City's Finance Department, Budget Office, Virginia Department of Social Services, and other partners.
• Supervise administrative and operational staff and participate in personnel, staffing, salary, and position-related decisions.
• Manage departmental contracts, grant proposals, facilities, capital improvements, building maintenance, safety, and security.
• Oversee departmental technology and communications systems in coordination with Information Technology.
• Serve as an assistant and backup to the Director of Human Services, providing strategic guidance and representing the Director when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field of study. A
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in accounting or budgeting, human services operations, governmental or non-profit financial management, or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• May require some out-of-town travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies at the direction of the City Manager whi, which may include long hours and unusual schedules

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field of study?

• Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in one of the related fields of Study.
• No, I do not have a bachelor's degree in one of the related fields of Study.

02

Which option best describes your full-time equivalent experience in accounting or budgeting, human services operations, governmental or non-profit financial management, or closely related experience?

• No experience
• 1-2 Years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
06

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

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