PlanRVA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated finance professional to join our team. This is a senior level position in the organization and responsible for achieving the mission of the department: to work in partnership with the Executive Director, Senior Management, partner agencies and member localities to achieve maximum operational performance to assure excellent service to our community. The Director of Finance and Administration leads a dynamic team responsible for developing and implementing financial and administrative systems of the agency and is expected to possess and display strong leadership skills, effective communication and assume a collaborative approach to work and productivity.
We are looking for candidates versed in generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts and the US (United States) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other regulatory and advisory organizations providing regulatory and advisory guidance for public and grant funded organizations. Candidates with background in developing and implementing administrative systems grounded in current best practices that leverage technology, promote flexibility and transparency and foster productive and inclusive working environments will be most successful in our search. Candidates with experience in overseeing human resources functions of small agencies and with strong interest in employee engagement and development will be favorably considered.
The Chief Finance and Administration Officer serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director in forming, forecasting and monitoring the agency’s annual budget and multi-year revenue development strategy. He or she is the key member of staff responsible for supervising, controlling, interpreting, and communicating the fiscal operations of the agency to the Executive Director and the Commission. In addition to these responsibilities, this position leads the team of professional staff responsible for delivery of goals for the agency’s finance, accounting, financial management, administration, human resources and operations functions of the agency.
Essential Functions
Accounting: preparing the annual budget and its amendments, timely issuance of financial reports understandable to the general public using dashboards and other visualization tools, developing and administering the agency’s internal control system according to fiscal policies and procedures, and assuring grant and contract compliance through management of the indirect cost allocation program and other systems accountable to program monitoring.
Financial Management: administration of the agency’s treasury and revenue operations in accordance with established policies.
Human Resources: oversee coordination of the recruitment, selection, development, training, and assessment of personnel needs.
Operations: oversee development of internal operating practices that align with goals of efficiency, transparency, accountability and sustainability.
Competencies
- Technical Skills, including a solid understanding of federal, state and local policies governing public sector fiscal operations as well as thorough knowledge of general governmental accounting and compliance with GAAP and GASB. Experience in the public sector preferred.
- Ethical and Professional Standards including proficiency in best practices in accounting and finance, understanding of OMB’s Super Circular on Indirect Cost Allocation and general understanding of government finance principles.
- Attention to Detail and Completeness including ensuring quality throughout the accounting processes and evaluating financial performance of grants and agency programs.
- Strong Analysis and Communications, including analyzing data and providing solutions for routine and complex assignments. Ability to translate complex financial and administrative concepts for staff member consumption. Effective communication with stakeholders to achieve quality coordination with program area leads, executive leadership and board members.
- Timeliness of Delivery, with commitment to providing current data and analysis on time to provide the best information available to advise management and the board in decision making. Responsive and respect for the time of others on the team.
- Leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff. Holds a commitment to mentorship and learning for all employees and experience supporting the development of others. The ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion and confidentiality. Previous success and experience leading a team with the ability to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for supervision of the finance and administration team including multiple staff members with varied levels of technical expertise and experience ranging from student interns to seasoned professionals. Coordinates service agreement for annual Audit, manages various consultant led projects over time and coordinates directly with senior staff and executive leadership. Is expected to function with an open door policy with respect for organizational structure but accessible to all employees.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; flexible schedules are permitted and encouraged especially to accommodate deadline specific activities and work life balance. Occasionally early morning, evening and weekend work may be needed for specific project deadlines or meetings as job duties demand.
Travel
Regular travel within the region for meetings is encouraged, as is networking and active participation in professional development organizations and their convening. Out-of-region travel associated with professional development and peer networking is supported.
Required Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field with progressively responsible (10+ years) experience in organizational financial management and strategy. Advanced credentials or certifications are desirable (e.g., CPA, CPFO, public administration, leadership, human resources). Experience in supervising and mentoring technical staff with capacity to oversee technical functions and communicate with and advise executive and policy decision makers. A combination of education and experience that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to excel in this role.
Work Environment
PlanRVA is a high energy and deadline driven organization, committed to serving the region. This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines and filing cabinets.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None
Work Authorization/ Security Clearance
The position requires completion of a criminal and financial background check.
This position description is not designed to cover or have a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are needed by the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PlanRVA strives to cultivate and support an inclusive culture among its staff members. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PlanRVA are based on agency need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations applicable in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
