Title: Chief Financial Officer

State Role Title: 19035

Hiring Range: $99,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/#

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

Passionate about helping others? Start a rewarding career at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the agency’s financial operations and support the organization’s mission of providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, budgeting, accounting operations, internal controls, payroll oversight, and fiscal compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations.

 

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

 

About the Role

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for the agency’s financial services operations, including budget formulation and execution, governmental accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal control reviews, and fiscal risk management 
• Collaborate closely with agency leadership, Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Servies (DBHDS) staff, auditors, and cost center managers to ensure sound financial stewardship and operational effectiveness
• Direct and oversee all financial and accounting operations for the agency
• Lead budget development, analysis, forecasting, and execution processes
• Ensure compliance with accepted governmental and general accounting principles and procedures
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and complex fiscal data
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, cost accounting, and related financial functions
• Complete and review various step-down cost reports and fiscal analyses
• Conduct internal financial control reviews, risk assessments, and testing of key financial processes annually
• Monitor expenditures and foster shared accountability throughout the budget cycle with cost center managers
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Coordinate audits and work effectively with auditors and regulatory agencies
• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff
• Utilize financial systems and computer applications to support operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
• This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested

All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s pre-service training program.

 

Skills and experience required:

We seek a candidate with considerable knowledge of accepted governmental and general accounting principles and procedures. We also seek the following:

• General knowledge of statistical analysis and a working knowledge of computers and system analysis
• Competence in budget formulation, analysis, and execution
• Knowledge of accounting and ability to complete various step-down cost reports
• Knowledge of financial internal control reviews, risk assessment, and testing of key financial processes as required annually
• Working knowledge of data processing and computer applications for financial operations, including payroll and timekeeping systems
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and carry out the analysis and preparation of reports, financial statements, and budgets covering complex financial data or transactions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agency management, employees, DBHDS staff, and auditors
• Fosters a shared responsibility for processes throughout the budget cycle with cost center managers from budget development to expenses
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Significant experience in budgeting, general accounting operations, cost accounting, internal controls, and allied financial functions such as payroll and accounts payable
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, or the equivalent in training, education, and experience

 

Bonus Points if you have:

• Prior experience with government accounting
• Progressively responsible experience in the accounting field including the supervision and management of the work of skilled professionals in a financial environment
• Advanced certification or degree preferred (CPA, MPA, MBA)
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse

 

What we offer:

We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

 

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of support.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized support that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

 

Special Instructions

You will be provided with 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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers' individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at sarita.jordan@dbhds.virginia.gov during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

 Contact Information

Name: Sarita Jordan

Phone: (757) 424-8545

Email: sarita.jordan@dbhds.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 April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.