Deputy Director of Accounts Payable and Payroll

Title: Deputy Director of Accounts Payable and Payroll

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II

Hiring Range: $96,000 - $116,865

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position performs work in the agency's fiscal office; which requires a high degree of analysis, discretion, and judgement. Supervises professional staff and a variety of financial /operational functions. Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting, and auditing functions, as well as agency, state and federal laws and regulations regarding financial operations, business processes, information systems, and reporting requirements. significant impact on the effectiveness, credibility, and financial responsibility of the agency, programs, customer service, and public relations. Serves as the Deputy Director of Accounts Payable and Payroll for the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and has agency wide responsibility for all accounts payable and, payroll transactions ; interprets state policies & procedures, develops agency specific guidance for management's approval to ensure compliance with applicable state & federal policies; plays an integral role in the effective management of the disbursement functions for VDH & VHYF; ensures internal controls exist & are functioning; serves as a resource for VDH staff as well as serves on task forces & committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems; 
knowledge of accounts payable and payroll, policies, procedures, and best 
practices
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and state and federal laws 
governing payroll functions
• Ability to interpret/analyze data from various sources
• Understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of GAAP; 
demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze data, prepare reports covering 
complex financial transactions, to read, explain and apply policies and 
guidance from technical manuals, legislative statutes and other authoritative 
sources 
• Management experience: extensive supervisory experience is with the ability 
to direct, mentor, and develop direct reports
• Ability to handle conflict and enforce policies in a professional manual
• Considerable knowledge and experience of Commonwealth of Virginia 
policies and procedures
• Experience with financial statement / schedule preparation and financial 
reporting including knowledge of GASB standards, GAAP, and internal 
controls
• Governmental financial accounting systems experience such as Cardinal and 
internal systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Extensive supervisory experience is required along with the ability to direct, 
mentor, and develop direct reports
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships, handles conflict, and 
enforces policies in a professional manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate 
complex concepts and ideas in an engaging, simple 
manner
• Ability to evaluate, streamline, and improve business processes
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field
Accounting certification such as CPA or CGFM
 

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s systems (including Cardinal, Reportline, 
and Payline) and policies/procedures

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: angela ablack

Phone: N/A

Email: angela.ablack@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.