What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller (Financial Specialist II) position at Fairfax County Government?
Job Announcement
The Reston Community Center seeks a highly motivated individual who can easily multi-task and take the initiative to navigate and implement improved financial processes and procedures. This position oversees the management of all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal compliance for both the Hunters Woods and Lake Anne locations. Key responsibilities include supervising finance staff, establishing performance targets, preparing, defending, and executing annual operating and capital budgets within county guidelines, and ensuring smooth coordination of all audits and financial reporting to minimize organizational risk. The position also manages internal controls, financial forecasting, and procurement protocols, and acts as a liaison with various county departments.
Areas Of Responsibility Include
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.
Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities
( The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications
Work is generally sedentary; however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items under 5 lbs. in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY
The Reston Community Center seeks a highly motivated individual who can easily multi-task and take the initiative to navigate and implement improved financial processes and procedures. This position oversees the management of all financial operations, accounting functions, and fiscal compliance for both the Hunters Woods and Lake Anne locations. Key responsibilities include supervising finance staff, establishing performance targets, preparing, defending, and executing annual operating and capital budgets within county guidelines, and ensuring smooth coordination of all audits and financial reporting to minimize organizational risk. The position also manages internal controls, financial forecasting, and procurement protocols, and acts as a liaison with various county departments.
Areas Of Responsibility Include
- Financial operations and accounting
- Supervision and administration
- Risk management, internal controls, and compliance
- Procurement and contracts management
- Budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
Plans, organizes and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.
Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities
( The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master’s degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public sector finance, accounting, budgeting or auditing experience.
- Experience using SAP ERP software, specifically FOCUS (Fairfax County Unified System) and FILO (Finance and Logistics).
- Supervisory experience.
- Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office suite applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
Work is generally sedentary; however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items under 5 lbs. in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY