Controller - AF

Position: Controller - AF050
Are you a leader with extensive financial management experience with complex financial structures, revenue, and cash resources?

Do you have extensive knowledge of regulations, standards, and trends in government and public finance?

Come join DGS as our Controller!

Title:

Controller - AF050

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Manager IIHiring Range: $145,000 - $155,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency:
Department of General Services (DGS)

Location:

 Richmond, VA Agency Website:  Recruitment Type:
General Public – GThe Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Fiscal Services is hiring for a Controller. DGS is a statewide service agency that supports the mission of state and local governments by delivering quality, cost-effective, timely, safe and secure services for other state agencies, local governments, and citizens. DGS serves as the infrastructure for state government by providing laboratory testing, engineering and architecture services, real estate management, centralized procurement services, vehicle management, and more.

As part of the Office of Fiscal Services, the Controller supports this by leading and managing agency-level financial activities, including financial reporting, general accounting, fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, and grant accounting. The Controller is also responsible for overseeing the implementation and operation of procedures and systems that provide the agency the ability to comply with all financial requirements, providing direct support to the Chief Financial Officer, agency division directors, program managers and staff, and external stakeholders such as the Department of Accounts and Department of Planning & Budget.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Oversee Accounting and Financial Reporting operations of Fiscal Services including issue resolution, interfaces to the state financial system, and timely handling of processes and that proper internal controls exist.

Oversee grant reporting to include fund draw down, federal and state reporting, and financial oversight and planning.

Set the schedule for and oversee timely monthly and annual closing of the DGS financial system and report package distribution to DGS divisions.

Oversee preparation of reports and documentation needed for preparation of year-end financial statement and accompanying schedules, including coordinating year-end assignments to ensure all statewide reporting deadlines are met.

Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required internal and external financial reports and financial audits, including providing DGS Management with timely and accurate financial analyses.

Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

Assist in the development and/or implementation of changes to DGS’ internal accounting processes in order to comply with state and standard-setting body regulations and ARMICS standards.

Assist Chief Financial Officer and work with business unit managers to develop internal financial management reporting package that provides information critical to making sound business decisions.

Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after the completion of a Telework Agreement.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking…