Senior Fiscal Manager/Coordinator (Finance Manager)

Salary : $96,133.23 - $173,039.78 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number:
Department: Neighborhood & Community Svcs
Opening Date: 08/30/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/ :59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: M01
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is part of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System and provides a wide variety of critical programs and supportive services to county residents of all ages. We are looking for a strategic thinker and an experienced financial professional to lead the department's finance, budget, and procurement activities. This position is a great opportunity to make an impact in the local community and help provide resources and services to community members, families, and children. As a senior manager in the department, the position reports to the deputy director that oversees administrative operations for the agency and will lead a large team of staff that carry out a diverse array of financial processes and functions. NCS has over 1,000 merit positions and an annual budget of over $200 million spread across multiple funds and funding streams including federal, state, and local funds. The department has diverse revenue sources including grant funding, charges for services, Medicaid billing, membership fees, permit fees, rental fees, class fees, county General Funds and others.
To excel in this role, this position should possess excellent communication and presentation skills, a wide range of knowledge of public finance and procurement principles, as well as a comprehensive understanding of public policy impacts on budgeting. A successful candidate should be able to think strategically and creatively to address issues and help program managers to navigate finance processes to achieve the agency's goals. Candidates should have excellent emotional intelligence skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with various audiences and levels of managers within the agency and across the county. Must be able to develop a strong grasp of diverse programs, complex budgets, and policies to advise managers and agency leadership on critical budgetary issues.
Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Strategic financial analysis, cost estimate development, budget management, and supervision and direction of budgetary and financial activities.
• Coordination of annual and quarterly budget development and submission processes.
• Management of procurement and contract administration functions for the department.
• Oversight of all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensures consistency of financial management best practices, as well as coordinated cross-system analysis to include compliance with all local, state, and federal fiscal requirements.
• Serves as the primary liaison with other county agencies such as the Department of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance, and the Department of Procurement and Material Management.
• Provides oversight and coordination for both internal and external financial audits.
• Provides direct supervision for three Financial Specialist IV positions as well as a Contract Analyst III and has reviewing authority for the teams that report to these positions.
• Makes recommendations on funding allocations, spending trends, and expenditure requests.
• Presents financial data, information, and recommendations to agency and county leadership.
• Serves as a senior manager in the department and participates in agency-wide projects and initiatives with other department managers and staff.

Illustrative Duties
(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.)
Serves as an advisor to the Director and/or Deputy Director on matters of policy and process related to financial and financial administrative management;
Makes presentations to the Deputy County Executives, Directors, Deputy Directors, Boards, Authorities and Commissions, as well as other County senior management;
Participates in department wide strategic planning, and Countywide strategic planning, as necessary;
Supervises a team of financial professionals performing advanced technical analysis and makes recommendations to the Director and/or Deputy Director about program funding within the department;
Directs ongoing process improvement initiatives related to financial processes, budget development and monitoring within the agency;
Collaborate in the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and guidelines essential to the administration of finance and related functions;
Coordinates external partners including the Department of Management and Budget with financing and debt management, capital projects, bond resolutions, and issuances;
Oversees the overall budget coordination and development for submission to department leadership;
Coordinates budget estimates, financial reporting and data presentation for the agency to ensure policy decisions have been met;
Serves as department lead concerning revenue, including projections and collection rates; Recommends adjustments;
Determines the budget impact on the department from both state and federal legislative actions;
Manages, develops, and implements the responsibilities and policies relating to fiscal and financial administrative management policies, including budgeting, financing, capital projects, and reporting;
Prepares written and verbal reports for department senior management regarding cost variances and acts independently in identifying and resolving programmatic anomalies;
Oversees staff from financial management, accounts payable, accounts receivable (including revenue collection) and procurement;
Oversees both internal and external financial audits and implements corrective actions (when applicable);
Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements associated with grant funding;
Establishes accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP as well as any federal, state or county requirements.
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.)
Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of public administration, particularly regarding governmental budget and finance administration;
Advanced knowledge of county organization, policy, procedures and practices, particularly regarding the budget cycle and budget development and monitoring;
Ability to plan and implement activities in order to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources;
Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of staff.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
(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, five years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, to include 2 years of supervisory experience. 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, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: For special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable experience analyzing advanced financial trends and policies, monitoring and forecasting expenditures and revenues, and developing budget strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage a team effort.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and provide strategic insight on the county budget process to agency management and program staff.
• Experience with data manipulation and utilizing data to inform decisions, assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, and identify trends.
• Experience with researching, preparing, and presenting reports to senior managers, and/or various committees, boards, and commissions.
• Ability to manage professional and paraprofessional employees.
• Considerable experience in Microsoft Office Suite application, including high-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel to analyze and manipulate data.
• Experience with SAP or other similar system for financial management and processing.
• Experience with management and reporting of Federal and State funding.
• Experience with revenue collection procedures and forecasting multiple revenue streams.
• Ability to interface with central staff departments (ex: Department of Management and Budget, Department of Human Resources, Department of Finance, Department of Procurement and Material Management) for seamless collaboration.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements governing application of program funding, execution of program activities, and achievement of program outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. 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 ) 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 . EEO/AA/TTY.
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
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If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
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• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
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• 120 or more semester hours
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Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Accounting
• Business administration
• Public administration
• Public policy
• Finance
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
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If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
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• Four to less than five years
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How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you possess?

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• Six years or more

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Do you currently possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license?

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Please indicate the maximum number of staff you have supervised/managed at any one time in a professional setting.

• No supervisory experience
• 1 - 3 employees
• 4 - 6 employees
• 7 -10 employees
• 10 or more employees

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have analyzing advanced financial trends and policies, monitoring and forecasting expenditures and revenues, and developing budget strategies?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
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• Three to less than four years
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How many years of experience do you have with data manipulation and utilizing data to inform decisions, assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, and identify trends?

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have guiding and providing strategic insight on the county budget process to agency management and program staff?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
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• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have researching, preparing, and presenting reports to senior managers, and/or various committees, boards, and commissions?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• No experience

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with SAP or other similar system for financial management and processing?

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• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with management and reporting of Federal and State funding?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with revenue collection procedures and forecasting multiple revenue streams?

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• One to less than two years
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