Financial Specialist III

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The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to serve the people of Fairfax County by creating housing opportunities to promote inclusive and thriving communities. Help make our vision of a community everyone can afford to call home a reality!

This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight of federal grant funds that support affordable housing programs across the county.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• A strong understanding and experience providing financial management and accounting for HUD housing assistance voucher programs and state funded housing assistance programs.
• Oversee the accounting transactions for various MTW Voucher programs (HCV, EHV, RAD, VASH, etc.), including monthly pay packages.
• Oversee grant fund management, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and grant agreements.
• Collaborate with program staff and senior management to assess funding needs and resolve grant-related financial issues.
• Develop, monitor, and submit program budgets using financial analysis.
• Coordinate interim and final audits; contribute to consolidated financial statements.
• Present complex financial data to leadership and program teams.
• Guide program staff in daily financial operations and transaction processing.
• Experience with financial systems such as Yardi and SAP
• Submit regular reports on HUD systems such as Voucher Management System (VMS)
• Oversee implementation and performance of the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Participates in the formulation and documentation of agency fiscal policies and procedures;
Maintains numerous fund/subfund accounts;
Reviews long range revenue and expenditures estimates to ensure availability of funds;
Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of large agency budget;
Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
Researches budget, finance and procurement requirements, analyzes impact on current operations and recommends means of implementation.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal management and the ability to apply them to complex governmental systems;
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and county policies, procedures, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of financial records;
Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of staff;
Ability to develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, three years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration.
• Four to six years of progressive experience in field of grants management, accounting, finance, or budget; preferred in a
  governmental or housing authority setting.
• Experience with financial management and financial operations of federal and state housing assistance programs grants including budget development and monitoring, reporting, with a solid understanding of governmental accounting principles, financial statement review or preparation, and grants management.
• High level of experience with HUD financial management and reporting requirements, particularly with Housing Choice Voucher and Moving-to-Work programs.
• Proven ability to develop and perform complex financial reports and analysis, including detailed projections and financial scenarios addressing all funding complexities using available tracking systems and coordination with project or program staff.
• Demonstrates initiative and knowledge to research, understand, and resolve complex financial issues.
• Experience with grant management, particularly from state and federal funding partners.
• Proficient in producing customized financial reports, analyzing data, and utilizing advanced Excel functions and financial management systems to create and present management reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information and build effective working relationships to achieve shared financial and programmatic goals across various stakeholders.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.