Salary : $87,024.91 - $145,041.94 Annually
Location : HEALTH DEPARTMENT KELLY SQUARE, 10777 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00945
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 06/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Under the supervision of the finance manager, this position provides leadership and direction for the department's budget and expenditure planning efforts to include General Fund, federal and state grants, capital projects, gift funds, and special revenue funds with direct supervision of three staff. Coordinates budget activities to include analyzing, forecasting for annual budget submission, third quarter and year end/carryover. Coordinates work and projects between three directly supervised positions and the procurement/accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.
Note: Limited telework may be available after completion of one year of employment. The salary offer for the position will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($87,024.91 to $116,033.42) and may NOT exceed the midpoint rate of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of large, complex agency budget;
- Oversees a group of financial staff performing complex work;
- Assists the Fiscal Manager with development and annual compilation of the annual, quarterly, and carryover budgets;
- Directs all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for a specialized area of grants management, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or financial operation;
- Assists in the development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency;
- Maintains financial policies and procedures and has direct oversight of audits;
- Coordinates and oversees audit processes;
- Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management;
- Thorough knowledge of intergovernmental financial management, grant management and contract management;
- Ability to plan and implement activities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 30 days).
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 30 days).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required within 30 days).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five or more years of experience managing financial staff, including supervisors.
- Seven or more years of accounts receivable experience in a government setting.
- Seven or more years of accounts payable experience in a government setting.
- Seven or more years of procurement experience in a government setting.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with local government financial and procurement rules and processes.
- Experience creating Microsoft Excel pivot tables and using LOOKUP functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
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Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions- Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
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If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
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Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business administration
- Public administration
- Public policy
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not applicable
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If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors or minors. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
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Do you currently possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
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- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten or more years
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How many years of experience do you have managing financial staff, including supervisors?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight or more years
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How many years of accounts receivable experience do you have in a government setting?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight or more years
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How many years of accounts payable experience do you have in a government setting?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight or more years
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How many years of procurement experience do you have in a government setting?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
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- Eight or more years
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How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have with local government financial and procurement rules and processes?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight or more years
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Do you have experience creating Excel pivot tables and using LOOKUP functions?
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