Application Deadline: August 28, 2025 by 5:00 PM EST.

To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/5033592/chi…

The Chief Accountant performs advanced professional and complex technical financial work to plan, supervise, coordinate, and review highly complex accounting work and systems to ensure city finances are conducted according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and meeting the standards of reporting. Reports to the Comptroller.

To learn more about the City's Finance Department and its operations, please visit: https://www.charlottesville.gov/218/Finance

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $84,504.96 - $105,854.87 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field AND 8 years of governmental accounting experience, including 5 years of experience preparing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for a state or local government.
OR
-Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field AND 10 years of governmental accounting experience, including 5 years of experience preparing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for a state or local government.

Certifications/Licenses/Other:
-Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred:
-Certification from a government finance officers association, such as GFOA, VGFOA, or another state or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
-Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
-Experience training others or leading group projects.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.