Director of General Accounting

Title: Director of General Accounting

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $190,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING 101 North 14th St. Richmond, VA 23219

Agency Website: www.doa.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This position has a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of three days/week working in-person in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.  The office is located at 101 North 14th St. Richmond, VA 23219.

The leadership team at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking an experienced accounting professional to serve as the next Director of General Accounting. 

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

To plan, develop, manage, and direct the activities of the agency's General Accounting Unit which oversees the General Ledger of the State's Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting System Cardinal, maintains and enhances the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) program, Financial Certification system, Universal Descriptor Table (UDT) system and any similar systems as required. Propose policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and maintain data integrity and control. Ensures the Commonwealth's General Ledger is accurate and in balance and that, distributions are made timely and accurately. Appointed as Data Custodian over Cardinal data in the aforementioned duties. Responsible for protecting the data in their possession from unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, or usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience applying, GAAP, accounting practices and regulations.
• Experience developing policies and procedures that incorporate sound internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally, and in writing; direct the analysis of complex financial data or transactions; and plan, organize and direct diverse accounting functions.
• Experience working in, and proven ability to fill a management role, in a complex financial or accounting operation.
• Experience successfully leading a team of accounting professionals.
• Experience evaluating and implementing business process improvements and risk management.
• Experience communicating key reporting metrics and other financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

• This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
• Certification in accounting/financial field preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures for accounting and reporting; financial and accounting systems and systems development cycle preferred.
• Experience relating to governmental accounting and Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications (Cardinal or other) is preferred.
• Exposure to technological tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, UIPath, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation, etc., preferred.
• This is an essential position under the Continuity of Operations Plan and may be required to work in the event of an agency closing.
• Work shall be completed in a manner that complies with DOA’s Core Competencies as outlined in DOA's policy on Performance Management.
• This position requires the completion of the Statement of Economic Interests upon hire and annually thereafter.

Special Instructions

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

Applications are only accepted through the state jobs website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.