Financial Specialist IV

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The Fairfax County Health Department is the largest public health department in Virginia, serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds throughout Fairfax County, as well as the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Herndon, Vienna, and Clifton. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and quality of life for all in our community.

We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

This position provides leadership and direction of procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable and policy compliance activities for the department’s General Fund, federal and state grants, capital purchases, gift, and special revenue funds.

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This position works under the supervision of the finance manager.

Note: Selected applicant may be eligible for telework up to two days per week after successful completion of a 1-year probationary period. The salary offered for this position may not exceed the midpoint of $.

• 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.

• 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.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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.

CPR (Required within 60 days)

AED (Required within 60 days)

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a 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.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements:
Flexible work schedule dependent on department needs. May work overtime/comp time as approved by supervisor to meet the operations needs during peak financial periods throughout the year.

• Five or more years of experience supervising both individual contributors and supervisory staff in a financial setting.
• Seven or more years of experience in a position with responsibility for planning and overseeing execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, and general accounting activities in a local government setting.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning information systems with integrated budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement functions.