Deputy Director of Financial Resources Division (Financial Specialist IV)

This position serves as the Deputy Director of the Financial Resources Division (FRD) which is in the Administrative Support Bureau of the Police Department. Works directly for the Director of FRD on administrative, fiscal, budget, payroll, travel, purchasing, grant, and FARU matters. Performs a variety of special analysis and projects as assigned. Assists in managing the department’s budgets totaling $264M expenditures and $34M revenues. Oversees the implementation of the fiscal management, accounting, procurement and payroll policies and procedures. Works on purchasing, accounting, special projects as assigned by the Chief of Police, develops strategic plans, and serves as the backup to the FRD Director.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• 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;
• Prepares grant proposals and reports;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• 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.

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, government, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with county and state policies and financial and procurement regulations, and cost allowability under Federal Uniform Grant Guidance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with budgeting, forecasting, grants management, financial auditing, quantitative analysis, and managing multiple funding streams.
• At least five years of experience with researching, preparing, and presenting reports to county executives and senior managers, and various committees, boards, and commissions participating in a variety of high-level and cross-departmental task forces and work groups; and actively participating on strategic, organizational development, and redesign projects.
• Considerable experience using computer systems and applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment and to sit for long periods. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home, including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.  TTY?703-222-7314. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01426