Title: Lead Grants Accounting and Financial Analyst
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II
Hiring Range: 84,150 - $96,772
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location: DMV Headquarters, Richmond, VA
Agency Website: www.dmvnow.com
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking an experienced Lead Grants Accounting & Financial Analyst for the Grants Management Office. This is an advanced professional level position responsible for work in the planning, development, and implementation of financial management policies, the Federal and State year operating and closeout plans, including issues assessment and strategic goal setting and monitoring of the agency’s grant financial management activities, including tracking and monitoring of grant award funds, expenditures and reimbursements.
Responsibilities Include:
Advanced level analyses and evaluations addressing agency financial and policy issues, as well as technical and complex analyses of agency resources, budgets and expenditures.
Providing direct guidance and technical assistance to all staff administering federal and other grants including the review and approval of federal drawdowns and assisting with the review and preparation of the Agency Risk Management Internal Control System (ARMICS) documents.
Preparing information that supports the agency in meeting the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) requirements.
Providing support to the Director and Deputy Director of Grants Management.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values, we live them!
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting policies, procedures and practices and Federal and State grants financial management
• Considerable knowledge of research and evaluation techniques as well as policy and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of automated financial systems such as Oracle General Ledger and Payables, Commonwealth of Virginia Cardinal system or other PeopleSoft application systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications to include knowledge/demonstrated experience with advanced Excel features (e.g., macros, pivot tables, etc.) to develop spreadsheets, manage financial data and produce reports
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and document quantitative analysis of budget, program, policy, or fiscal issues, and reconcile reports and statements
• Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, balance and reconcile entries and accounts
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of financial, accounting, and auditing functions
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s).
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact 804-367-9728 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: 804-367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.