Accountant III

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

A15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $75,316.60 – $116,750.40
Starting Salary: Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking a Finance Manager who will provide strong financial leadership, deliver strategic analysis, oversee comprehensive budget management and reporting, guide operational and team performance, and foster effective collaboration across departments.

Financial Leadership & Strategic Analysis

• Lead development, monitoring, and administration of the department’s $90M annual operating budget, ensuring accuracy across revenues, expenditures, transfers, and debt service.

• Conduct advanced financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear insights and recommendations that support strategic decision‑making.

• Prepare financial forecasts and highlight areas requiring action; present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Perform cost‑benefit analyses, program evaluations, and long‑range fiscal research to support data‑driven planning and decision‑making.

Budget Management & Reporting

• Oversee annual budget development and serve as the department’s primary point of contact for budget guidance, training, and issue resolution.

• Compile and report financial data for national and local surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Coordinate appropriation transfers, grant budgets, and related financial activities.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Manage and guide the Finance Unit, including staff supervision, workflow coordination, and continuous improvement of business processes.

• Oversee core financial functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.

Cross‑Departmental Collaboration & Representation

• Respond to financial inquiries from City Council, auditors, internal departments, and the public, ensuring transparent and timely communication.

• Serve as liaison to the City’s Budget Office and represent the department on cross‑departmental and citywide committees.

• Support development of departmental goals, performance measures, and major initiative planning through project leadership and coordination.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience managing large, complex operating budgets ($50M ), including revenue, expenditures, transfers and debt service, and must have managed a team responsible for large-scale financial operations. This candidate has also demonstrated strong communication skills for presenting financial insights and budget- and finance-related trainings, partnered with stakeholders at all levels of an organization to determine and implement organization wide business process improvements, and has served as a budget/financial subject matter expert with substantial experience conducting financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and wellness programs.

Additional Requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related and six (6) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Accountant OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to ten (10) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Budget Development, Budgeting, Budget Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Functions, Financial Operations, Financial Reports, Purchasing

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.