Job Abstract

$5,000 Signing Bonus*

Be part of the award-winning organization of Wastewater, Stormwater, and Urban Forestry Management in Fairfax County with excellent fringe benefits and make an impact in financial support of critical infrastructures serving the residents and businesses of Fairfax County. Wastewater, Stormwater and Urban Forestry programs are part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us at here to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

As the chief financial officer , you will lead the financial programs that include accounting, budgeting, long-range financial planning, user rate setting, issuance of sewer revenue bonds, various required reporting, and contracting for three enterprises:

1. Wastewater Management Program, an enterprise funded by sewer service fees;
2. Stormwater Management Program with dedicated funding sources;
3. Urban Forestry, funded with county general tax district revenues and a dedicated source for the Pest Management Fund.

• Oversee and direct all accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as federal, state, local and investor requirements including accounts payable and receivable, grants, fixed assets, debt management and capital projects.
• Oversee all procurement activities, including the operations of three warehouses, are in compliance with all procurement rules and regulations of the county, state and federal government.
• Prepare the Sewer System’s annual budget and supervise preparation of multiple other budgets and a wide variety of financial reports, audits and management reports to meet the requirements of the county, state, federal programs and revenue bond holders, including Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual Disclosure Report, Annual System Certification Report, annual Financial Forecasting of Revenue and Rate Sufficiency, and annual Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) report filing.
• Serve as primary liaison between Wastewater, Stormwater and Urban Forestry programs and the county departments of Finance, Procurement and Material Management, Management and Budget, County Debt Manager, and county's financial advisors.
• As a member of the business management team, play a major leadership role in the three programs. May be required to report to work during emergencies.

• Benefits
• Retirement

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field; plus six years of progressively responsible professional experience, to include a minimum of one year of supervisory experience, in the areas of accounting and finance, or related area.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years of experience with budget, forecasting, revenue analysis, and managing multiple funding streams in a local government or a public utility.
• Five years of experience managing large budgets and/or funds in excess of $50 million.
• Five years of experience in issuing revenue bonds.
• Five years of supervisory experience and proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Proficient in financial report writing and analysis and/or solid understanding of accounting principles, including general ledger accounting, accrual accounting, and financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience working in governmental accounting, budgeting, strategic planning, CIP and complex financial planning.
• CPA – Certified Public Accountant.
• Masters in business administration.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.