Primary duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Provides oversight of the City’s financial operations including accounting,
financial reporting, internal controls and analysis, administration of accounts
payable, collections, debt management, CIP, and other related areas.
• Oversees other key administrative functions including procurement, risk
management, and grants management.
• Leads cross-departmental initiatives to drive efficiency and improve service
delivery.
• Develops and implements process improvements that support the City’s
fiscal health and operational effectiveness.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, elected officials, and
community partners.
• Serves as the liaison to the City Manager while providing oversight to
various City departments as assigned.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance the City’s
strategic goals.
• Develops long-range goals and policy recommendations
• Assists in planning, organizing, and administering the City’s governmental
activities.
• Prepares, reviews and presents complex financial information, orally and
in writing, to the City Council, and to other governmental and regulatory
agencies, boards and commissions.
• Represents the City Manager at official meetings as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience
• Progressively responsible management and leadership experience in local government finance and administration,
• Advanced knowledge of municipal accounting, budgeting, capital planning and financing, and financial management
systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities, and achieve organizational objectives.
• Master’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field strongly
preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA or CPFO are desirable.
• Virginia local government experience highly preferred, including a proven track record of success in finance and
administration with a thorough understanding of Virginia laws, regulations, and best practices.