Assistant Director of Finance and Administration

Assistant Director of Finance and Administration - #00025 Job no: 5096951 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: South Boston, Virginia Categories: Human Resources, Audit and Finance Title: Assistant Director of Finance and Administration - #00025 State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager I Hiring Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center Location: Southern VA Higher Edu Ctr Agency Website: www.svhec.org Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Director of Finance and Administration. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center provides access to higher education, workforce training and programming, innovative industry services, and technologically advanced state-of-the-art facilities and learning labs that includes comprehensive fiscal management, operational and supportive services, community outreach and engagement, and extensive collaborations. These components work together to support the organization's mission of advancing Southern Virginia's economic potential through education, innovation, and collaboration. The Assistant Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will assist the CFO in ensuring that SVHEC's financial and administrative functions are fiscally and operationally sound. This position is responsible for keeping the SVHEC Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer appraised of the institution's financial circumstances. Minimum Qualifications Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Extensive knowledge of financial planning and reporting procedures, financial management, budgeting, payroll processing, fixed asset management, and integrated accounting systems and business processes. Demonstrated ability to record, compile, and perform complex financial analysis and reconciliations. Experience analyzing and auditing financial data. Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise programs with diverse staff and functions. Experience using the eVA Procurement system or similar on-line purchasing system. Experience with drafting requests for proposals, contracts, and managing complex procurements. Experience in overseeing a comprehensive purchase card program for procurement purchases. Familiarity with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and related policies and procedures involved in government procurements. Demonstrated ability to manage and train professional, administrative, and financial staff at all levels. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present information to diverse audiences. High school graduate or equivalent. Additional Considerations Advanced courses of study in a Finance or Accounting program from an accredited university. Virginia Contracting Associate or Virginia Contracting Officer. Experience using Cardinal. Experience in state government accounting and procurement. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. A criminal background investigation prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer Southern Virginia Higher Education Center/820 Bruce Street/South Boston, Virginia 24592 Contact Information Name: Derek T. Mountford, PHR, SHRM-CP Phone: 804-225-2729 Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 02 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 23 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App