Senior Fiscal Manager/Coordinator (Finance Manager) - Fairfax County

The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is part of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System and provides a wide variety of critical programs and supportive services to county residents of all ages.  We are looking for a strategic thinker and an experienced financial professional to lead the department’s finance, budget, and procurement activities. This position is a great opportunity to make an impact in the local community and help provide critical resources and services to county families and children. As a senior manager in the department, reports to the deputy director that oversees administrative operations for the agency and will lead a large team of staff that carry out a diverse array of financial processes and functions. NCS has over 1,000 merit positions and an annual budget of over $200 million spread across multiple funds and funding streams. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial analysis, cost estimate development, budget management, and supervision and direction of budgetary and financial activities.
• Coordination of annual and quarterly budget development and submission processes.
• Management of procurement and contract administration functions for the department.
• Oversight of all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensures consistency of financial management best practices, as well as coordinated cross-system analysis to include compliance with all local, state, and federal fiscal requirements.
• Serves as the primary liaison with other county agencies such as the Department of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance, and the Department of Procurement and Material Management.
• Provides oversight and coordination for both internal and external financial audits.
• Provides direct supervision for three Financial Specialist IV positions as well as the procurement manager and has reviewing authority for the teams that report to these positions. 
• Makes recommendations on funding allocations, spending trends, and expenditure requests.
• Presents financial data, information, and recommendations to agency and county leadership.
• Serves as a senior manager in the department and participates in agency-wide projects and initiatives with other department managers and staff.