What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chief Financial Officer position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
Title: Assistant Chief Financial Officer
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $130,000 - $150,000
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) is an executive-level position responsible for supporting the agency's financial and procurement operations, with a broad impact across all functions. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the ACFO serves as a key advisor and assists in the strategic direction and management of critical areas, including financial planning, general accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budget development, federal grants management, procurement, and facilities coordination.
The ACFO plays a central role in the development, review, and coordination of agency-wide administrative policies. Key responsibilities include analyzing audit reports and findings, collaborating with the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) to address issues, and supporting the creation of process improvement plans for the agency’s administrative operations and programs. The position provides leadership and oversight to various offices, offering strategic direction on office initiatives and priorities.
As the central point of contact for policy review and approval processes, the ACFO works closely with executive management and collaborates with offices, districts, and programs throughout the agency. The position also serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and support for agency initiatives. In addition, the ACFO supports the CFO in special projects and program efforts, leading teams on strategic improvement initiatives and other assigned projects. In the absence of the CFO, the ACFO represents the CFO and assumes leadership responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Business and Management Experience: Comprehensive experience managing business and operational functions, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources management, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Financial Systems and Practices: In-depth knowledge of and experience with financial systems and practices, including budget development, monitoring, analysis, and execution; payroll management; principles of compliance and disbursement; general accounting; grants administration; and financial auditing.
• Procurement Policy and Procedure: Comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and related policies and procedures governing government procurements.
• Program Evaluation and Process Improvement: Experience with program evaluation and process improvement, and the ability to assess and analyze multiple program areas to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in achieving agency objectives.
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to make critical policy and program decisions in a large, complex agency environment, balancing the needs and priorities of various stakeholders.
• Policy Interpretation and Implementation: Experience providing effective interpretation, application, and implementation of policies, legislation, and procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Leadership and Team Management: Skilled at and demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively across multiple program areas, providing direction, support, and motivation to achieve collective goals.
Additional Considerations
• Working knowledge of Virginia administrative policies; including Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and the Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of VDH administrative policies and 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.
Special Instructions:
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 a 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!
Contact Information
Name: Sonya Dean
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
