Financial Specialist III
Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, VA, United States
Overview
Make a difference - join our team to empower communities and build futures! The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality! This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight of federal grant funds that support affordable housing programs across the County.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB guidelines while managing financial operations, reporting, and analysis across multiple funds and programs.
Oversee accounting activities for assigned funds and programs, including transaction processing, monthly and quarterly reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with county and FCRHA guidelines.
Monitor fund performance and provide variance analysis and financial reports to senior management to support informed decision-making.
Develop, analyze, and submit operating and capital budgets for assigned funds and programs, utilizing trend analysis and financial data; support the county's budget process, including third‑quarter reviews, carryover, and special budget exercises.
Track and manage capital and proffer projects, including monitoring expenditures, encumbering funds, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and funding requirements.
Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting documentation; coordinate and support internal and external audits, including contributing to consolidated financial statements.
Present complex financial data and analysis to leadership and program teams in a clear and actionable manner.
Provide guidance and support to program staff on financial operations, policies, and transaction processing. Utilize financial systems such as Yardi and SAP to manage and report on financial data effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 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, three 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 one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration.
Four to six years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting, preferably in a government or housing authority setting.
Experience with financial management and operations including budget development, monitoring, reporting, and understanding of governmental accounting principles.
Proven ability to develop and perform complex financial reports and analysis, including detailed projections and financial scenarios addressing funding complexities using available tracking systems and coordination with project or program staff.
Demonstrates initiative and knowledge to research, understand, and resolve complex financial issues.
Experience working with SAP or a similar automated accounting/financial system.
Proficient in producing customized financial reports, analyzing data, and utilizing advanced Excel functions and financial management systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to explain complex financial information and build effective relationships across stakeholders.
Experience supervising and managing a team of professional staff.
Physical Requirements
Work is generally sedentary; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds. Ability to read information on a computer monitor, effectively communicate, operate keyboard‑driven equipment and computers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Equal Employment 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.
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Make a difference - join our team to empower communities and build futures! The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality! This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight of federal grant funds that support affordable housing programs across the County.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB guidelines while managing financial operations, reporting, and analysis across multiple funds and programs.
Oversee accounting activities for assigned funds and programs, including transaction processing, monthly and quarterly reconciliations, and financial reporting in accordance with county and FCRHA guidelines.
Monitor fund performance and provide variance analysis and financial reports to senior management to support informed decision-making.
Develop, analyze, and submit operating and capital budgets for assigned funds and programs, utilizing trend analysis and financial data; support the county's budget process, including third‑quarter reviews, carryover, and special budget exercises.
Track and manage capital and proffer projects, including monitoring expenditures, encumbering funds, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and funding requirements.
Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting documentation; coordinate and support internal and external audits, including contributing to consolidated financial statements.
Present complex financial data and analysis to leadership and program teams in a clear and actionable manner.
Provide guidance and support to program staff on financial operations, policies, and transaction processing. Utilize financial systems such as Yardi and SAP to manage and report on financial data effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 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, three 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 one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration.
Four to six years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting, preferably in a government or housing authority setting.
Experience with financial management and operations including budget development, monitoring, reporting, and understanding of governmental accounting principles.
Proven ability to develop and perform complex financial reports and analysis, including detailed projections and financial scenarios addressing funding complexities using available tracking systems and coordination with project or program staff.
Demonstrates initiative and knowledge to research, understand, and resolve complex financial issues.
Experience working with SAP or a similar automated accounting/financial system.
Proficient in producing customized financial reports, analyzing data, and utilizing advanced Excel functions and financial management systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to explain complex financial information and build effective relationships across stakeholders.
Experience supervising and managing a team of professional staff.
Physical Requirements
Work is generally sedentary; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds. Ability to read information on a computer monitor, effectively communicate, operate keyboard‑driven equipment and computers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Equal Employment 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.
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