Accounts Payable and Procurement Manager (Financial Specialist IV)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

The preferred candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, train staff, and work independently.
• Ability to download and manipulate data from SAP.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with minimum direct supervision and successfully navigate managing staff. Ability to identify and determine appropriate methods for gathering data and to determine how that data can be useful in managing organizational performance.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum direct supervision and successfully navigate managing staff.
• Ability to identify and determine appropriate methods for gathering data and to determine how that data can be useful in managing organizational performance.

(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.)
Prepares or oversees the preparation of large, complex agency budget;

• Oversees a group of financial staff performing complex work;
• Assists with development and annual compilation of the annual, quarterly, and carryover budgets;
• Directs all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for a specialized area of grants management, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or financial operation;
• Assists in the development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency;
• Maintains financial policies and procedures and has direct oversight of audits;
• Coordinates and oversees audit processes;
• Prepares grant proposals and reports;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.

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

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management;
• Thorough knowledge of intergovernmental financial management, grant management and contract management;
• Ability to plan and implement activities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in financial related field, CPA, or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.
• Advance proficiency using SAP or similar ERP financial systems.
• Experience with Virginia local governmental accounting and budget processes.
• Experience within local or state government.
• Experience in procurement and team management.
• (SAP)FOCUS, budget plus financial, procurement and/or HCM systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise. 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.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

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.govEEO/AA/TTY.

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