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Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00631
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial activities of the department. Responsible for the preparation of the County's financial reports. Reports to the County Administration and is responsible for ensuring proper internal controls over the financial records of the County.
Job Functions

• Directs, manage sand organizes the daily activities and resources of the department
• Oversees the county's payroll processing and benefits statement
• Oversees the county's accounts payable processing
• Oversees the county's liability insurance program
• Oversees the preparation of the county's annual financial statements
• Oversees the preparation of other reports of the fiscal condition of the county
• Oversees and manages the debt portfolio and issuance of debt

• Assist the County Administration in preparation of the annual budget for the County, including various calculations related to the budget. Directs the preparation of the departments' budgets; oversees compliance with the adopted budget
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates fiscal policy
• Provides advice and consultation to the County Administration and department heads on fiscal matters
• Advises county supervisors on all financial matters of the county
• Interprets and presents quarterly financial reports in internal and public meetings
• Coordinates the annual audit of the county
• Supervises departmental personnel; coordinates work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work to subordinates; monitors work in progress; assists employee concerns and problems; evaluates employee performance
• Work with Special Projects/Grants Administrator on grants received by the County to ensure funds are properly appropriated
• Work with Fire & Rescue Association regarding their budget; state & federal funds
• Work and coordinate with HR to include monthly payroll changes; maintenance of the county's payroll/HR system; county health/dental insurance; VRS reporting/changes; new positions and salary increases; review of Personnel Management plan for any proposed changes, and any other joint projects/endeavors as necessary

• Work with School finance personnel on revenue, monthly general ledger, and budget issues as necessary. Work with the Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel as needed on revenue, payroll, general ledger, and budget issues as necessary
• Leads the development of the departmental goals, objectives, and systems; develops and monitors departmental budget
• Prepares a variety of periodic and special financial and statistical reports
• Ensures all finance policies, procedures, and activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and an awareness of new trends and advances in the field; Recommends, advises, and/or makes changes as needed to adapt

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform general support activities as needed to include data entry, copying documents, filing information, preparing correspondence, distributing forms, etc.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed
• Performs related duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and laws relating to local government bond financing
• Ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records
• Ability to develop long-range financial plans
• Ability to hire, supervise, and lead employees in the department
• Strong project management, time management, and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management
• Ability to speak publicly
• Ability to operate a computer; proficiency in various software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, or a closely related field supplemented by 6 years of experience and/or training that includes general management, program management, budget development, and supervision.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
Working Conditions & Disclaimer
Must be able to lift 5-10 pounds. Must be able to operate office and computer equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Must be able to communicate orally, and perceive and discriminate colors or shades of color. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
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