Accountant, #JR-00477

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high-performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Manager who will provide strong financial leadership, deliver strategic analysis, oversee comprehensive budget management and reporting, guide operational and team performance, and foster effective collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, monitoring, and administration of the department’s $90M annual operating budget, ensuring accuracy across revenues, expenditures, transfers, and debt service.
• Conduct advanced financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare financial forecasts and highlight areas requiring action; present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses, program evaluations, and long-range fiscal research to support data-driven planning and decision-making.
• Oversee annual budget development and serve as the department’s primary point of contact for budget guidance, training, and issue resolution.
• Compile and report financial data for national and local surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate appropriation transfers, grant budgets, and related financial activities.
• Manage and guide the Finance Unit, including staff supervision, workflow coordination, and continuous improvement of business processes.
• Oversee core financial functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
• Respond to financial inquiries from City Council, auditors, internal departments, and the public, ensuring transparent and timely communication.
• Serve as liaison to the City’s Budget Office and represent the department on cross-departmental and citywide committees.
• Support development of departmental goals, performance measures, and major initiative planning through project leadership and coordination.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing large, complex operating budgets ($50M+), including revenue, expenditures, transfers, and debt service.
• Experience managing a team responsible for large-scale financial operations.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills for presenting financial insights and budget- and finance-related trainings.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels of an organization to determine and implement organization-wide business process improvements.
• Substantial experience conducting financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Holidays, annual and sick leave
• Retirement and savings plans
• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Wellness programs