Commonwealth Of Virginia - Richmond, VA
posted about 2 months ago
This position serves as the agency's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Virginia Department of Health. The CFO is responsible for overseeing all agency functions related to strategic financial planning, general accounting, financial reporting and statements, internal controls, budget development and management, federal grants management, procurement of goods and services, facilities coordination, and other financial-related administrative operations. The CFO consults with and advises executive-level management, including the State Health Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, District/Office Directors, and District and Program Managers, on a broad range of complex administrative, management, and financial issues. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the agency. The CFO oversees the Office of Financial Management, the Office of Grants Administration, and the Office of Procurement and General Services. This role requires taking all appropriate steps to provide accurate financial reporting as part of the Commonwealth's annual financial reporting process. The CFO is responsible for overseeing all agency policies and processes related to financial operations, grants, and procurement, including updating and communicating those policies and processes to agency staff. Additionally, the CFO develops long-term financial goals for programs and directs the development of policy and legislative proposals. The position also coordinates compliance and reporting related to business risk management, internal controls, and operating standards, while monitoring agency compliance with federal, state/Commonwealth, and other applicable rules, regulations, and standards, assisting management with remedial actions as necessary. This position requires extensive knowledge and experience in managing staff and resources, as well as complex financial, budgetary, purchasing, and policy planning for a large state or government agency. The CFO reports directly to the State Health Commissioner, ensuring that the financial health of the agency aligns with its mission to promote public health in Virginia.