Financial Specialist III

This position provides budgeting and financial management support, and develops, executes, monitors, analyzes and reports on the CSB's budget. Prepares short- and long-range forecasts. Provides strategic budget guidance, particularly regarding contracted services. Researches and analyzes the fiscal impact of policy and/or program changes. Develops recommendations and presents findings. Provides comprehensive budget and financial management support to several large service areas across the department in one or more of the following areas: revenue, compensation and fringe benefits, operating costs, recovered costs, federal and state grants, support for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) Region II office, and oversight of the DBHDS State Performance Contract.

Additional responsibilities include researching budget, finance, and procurement requirements; developing related budget and financial management policies, processes, and tools to ensure efficient and effective operations, strong internal controls, and accurate financial reporting; completing required deliverables for the annual, third quarter, and carryover budget review processes; fulfilling obligations related to the DBHDS State Performance Contract and internal and external audits; and supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. Works under the general supervision of the Senior Financial Officer.

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(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.)

• Participates in the formulation and documentation of agency fiscal policies and procedures;
• Maintains numerous fund/subfund accounts;
• Reviews long range revenue and expenditures estimates to ensure availability of funds;
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of large agency budget;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
• Researches budget, finance and procurement requirements, analyzes impact on current operations and recommends means of implementation.

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

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal management and the ability to apply them to complex governmental systems;
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and county policies, procedures, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of financial records;
• Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of staff;
• Ability to develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS::
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 either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, three years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire.

Certain positions with financial responsibility within this class may be subject to criminal background checks and/or credit checks as a condition of employment and periodically thereafter, as determined by the department head. An applicant or an employee may be required to submit a request for a criminal history record check and/or credit check to the appropriate agency; Applicants and employees within these positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management and the applying them to complex governmental system.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing federal, state and county policies, procedures, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of financial records.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in a financial leadership position with a focus on strategic planning and problem resolution efforts as well as staff development and supervision.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures in a complex governmental system.
• Experience conducting clear and precise presentations to legal and governing boards, state authorities and executive leadership.

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.