Deputy Finance Director

Description

The City of Manassas Park is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and solutions-oriented professional to serve as its Deputy Finance Director. This position provides day-to-day leadership for core financial operations and helps ensure the City’s financial records, controls, reporting, and processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with best practices.

The Deputy Finance Director works closely with the Deputy City Manager of Finance and Administration to oversee several key functions within the Finance Department. The position plays a central role in strengthening the City’s audit preparedness, completing and maintaining timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations, improving cash flow monitoring, and refining financial policies and procedures.

All positions at the City of Manassas Park require a customer service mindset, in accordance with the Customer Service-related focus of the City.

• In collaboration with the Deputy City Manager of Finance and Administration, provides leadership for the City’s financial operations, supporting both near-term priorities and longer-range planning goals.
• Supports the ongoing management and analysis of the City’s fiscal operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including GAAP, GASB standards, IRS requirements, and other relevant accounting and reporting guidance.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents financial reports, schedules, and decision-support materials for executive leadership, the Governing Body, and other stakeholders.
• Helps identify and address financial, operational, and compliance risks by strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and recommending practical mitigation strategies that support fiscal stability and alignment with City policies.
• Develops, refines, and maintains financial policies and procedures in collaboration with leadership and departments; support implementation through clear communication, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Monitors and stays current on developments in public finance, financial systems, and guidance; provides recommendations and briefings to leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Oversees month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Leads audit preparation and coordination, including managing PBC requests, supporting schedules, and response to auditor inquiries; supports preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Supports cash flow management by monitoring cash position, identifying timing issues, coordinating with revenue offices, and strengthening cash forecasting practices.
• Supervises and supports Finance staff by planning work, assigning projects, reviewing work products, coaching, and supporting staff development.
• Supports debt administration, compliance, and ongoing analysis, including maintaining debt schedules, evaluating structure and affordability, and developing recommendations related to refinancing or early payoff opportunities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the above-mentioned job responsibilities, all positions at the City of Manassas Park are expected to promote a culture of civility, where respectful engagement, open communication, and collaboration are standard practices.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, public finance, or a closely related field. Including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience or a management role.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards and the application of internal controls.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
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