Application Instructions: Send a resume to CVWMA Executive Director Kim Hynes at khynes@cvwma.com.
The Finance and Administration Manager administers the Authority’s accounting and financial reporting operations and related work as required under the general direction of the Executive Director.
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is a regional government agency, and knowledge of governmental/fund accounting is preferred for this position.
Duties
Plans, directs and organizes the financial activities of the Authority.
Maintains automated financial accounting records, prepares monthly bank reconciliations, prepares disbursements/payments to contractors and vendors, prepares billing invoices to jurisdictions, records journal entries and balances all special-project accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
Prepares and presents monthly and annual financial activity to the Board of Directors.
Coordinates annual audit including the preparation of the annual financial statements and Annual Comprehensive Financial report (ACFR); submits ACFR to appropriate governing bodies and regulatory agencies.
Participates in the development of the annual budget; monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year in comparison to budget. Reports results to the Board.
Assists jurisdictions with annual budgeting and billing questions.
Responsible for prudently investing excess Authority funds.
Coordinates and is knowledgeable on Authority benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance and paid leave.
Prepares biweekly payroll to include benefit payments, reconciliation to VRS, tracks leave balances and ensures W-2 forms have accurate information; performs risk management function for the agency.
Responsible for overall office administration, including computers, office equipment, supplies, etc.
Serves as Clerk to the Authority Board of Directors; reviews and edits Board meeting minutes.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of three years’ professional business, accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and analysis. Demonstrated skills with spreadsheet and accounting software systems. Governmental accounting (GASB) experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive knowledge of governmental or non-profit fund accounting and generally accepted accounting principles, with emphasis on statements published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
General knowledge of health care and retirement benefits.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate and effectively communicate financial activity.
Sound computer skills with the ability to use computer and typical fund accounting software.
Capacity to establish and maintain effective relationships with Board members, staff and Authority partners and the public.