Are you a motivated professional with experience with internal controls?

Do you have experience with risk management?

Come join DGS as our Senior Financial Specialist?

Title: Senior Financial Specialist - AF068

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Fiscal Services is hiring for a Senior Financial Specialist.  DGS is a statewide service agency that supports the mission of state and local governments by delivering quality, cost-effective, timely, safe and secure services for other state agencies, local governments, and citizens. DGS serves as the infrastructure for state government by providing laboratory testing, engineering and architecture services, real estate management, centralized procurement services, vehicle management, and more.

This position is responsible for independently and objectively coordinating the process for assessing and analyzing controls and risks related to financial operations. The employee in this position is to provide senior management with an evaluation of whether processes are sufficient to ensure proper accounting for and safeguarding of assets, efficient management of resources, and effective accomplishment of program goals and objectives. The employee in this position is aware of and is proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment to include: potential risks are reduced or communicated to management; data and reports are accurate and reliable; department assets are safeguarded to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use or misappropriation; department objectives are achieved by maximizing operational efficiency and effectiveness; and applicable laws, regulations and policies are consistently followed.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• This position is responsible for administration of the small purchase and travel card programs for the agency; attending and providing training as needed; and staying current on all applicable purchasing rules and regulations related to the administration of the programs.
• This position is also responsible for supporting Capital Outlay Projects, managing the review of expenses that meet the capitalization threshold, and ensuring the capitalizable assets are properly recorded in the Fixed Asset Accounting and Control System (FAACS).

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after 6 months of satisfactory performance and completion of an approved telework agreement.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge and experience applying the principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, ARMICS (or similar government framework), and the COSO Internal Control framework.
• Experience with general accounting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and associated reporting.
• Ability to research, plan, schedule, and conduct testing of internal controls.
• Experience developing a system for analyzing and testing internal controls. 
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial and non-financial data. 
• Experience in formulating and implementing fiscal procedures and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports that clearly define technical and factual conclusions and submit these within a prescribed timeframe.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently and successfully complete large complex projects by required deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse agency management, employees, state agencies, auditors, and other individuals.
• Ability to review and analyze manual and electronic records.
• Strong skills in the use of financial software systems and office automation software (including word processors and spreadsheets) to accomplish work and develop/improve processes.

Additional Considerations

• Experience researching, designing, developing, and implementing a program of internal controls.
• Considerable knowledge of government purchase and travel card administration.
• Ability to lead project teams.
• Experience developing and using a system for analyzing and testing internal controls in a government setting.
• Experience formulating and implementing policies and procedures for accounting, reporting, and budgeting for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia organizations and functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910. 

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after March 4, 2026. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.   

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

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.

Contact Information 

Name: DGS Human Resources 

Phone: 804-786-3910 

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov