Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Salary: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually

Location: Middleburg, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00213

Job Classification: Finance

Opening Date: 02/26/2024

Job Description

Qualified candidates are asked to apply by March 26, 2024.

The Town of Middleburg, Virginia (est. pop. 800) is a historic, quaint community situated in southwestern Loudoun County. As the commercial hub for southern Loudoun and northern Fauquier Counties, Middleburg boasts a diverse service, retail, and hospitality-based economy.

The Town of Middleburg has an immediate opening for a full-time Finance Director who also functions as the Town Treasurer. This key leadership position is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cash management, accounting and financial reporting, debt management, and other municipal finance-related tasks. The Finance Director reports directly to the Town Manager but interacts regularly with members of the Town Council. Middleburg is a full-service Town government with 15 full-time Town employees and an annual budget of approximately $6.5 million, which includes the general fund and the utility system operations. Meals Tax and Lodging Tax account for more than 50% of the Town’s General Fund revenues, primarily driven by tourism and visitor spending.

Click here to view the recruitment brochure.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to balance the requirements of daily/weekly/monthly transactional obligations while also providing strategic and analytical financial insight to the Town Manager and Town Council.

• Manage the receipt and accounting of all taxes and other monies and revenues due and payable to the Town, and make the deposits in such bank or banks as the Council may direct.
• Ensure all expenditures are appropriate and accounted for, properly recording all disbursements of Town funds.
• Provide strategic analysis and regular reports on the current and future financial status of the Town, to include long-term planning to ensure the ongoing fiscal health of the Town.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, report the statements to the Council on a monthly basis, and ensure that the Departments are within the authorized budget amounts.
• Execute bi-weekly Town payroll, including receipt of employee time sheets and payment of all payroll taxes and insurance premiums.
• Manage the water/sewer accounts, record any changes, and oversee the preparation of bi-monthly water/sewer bills.
• Implement continuous process improvement by using technology and evaluating business practices.
• Provide supervision to the Administrative/Accounting Assistant, who is the primary customer service representative of the Town and fill in for that role when the employee is on leave.
• Partner with Department Heads to ensure that the annual budget process is conducted in a strategic and purposeful manner, to include development of key performance measures.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is expected to be $115,000 - $125,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. The Town also provides a comprehensive benefits package including participation in Virginia Retirement System, paid leave, life, disability and health insurance (the Town pays 100% health insurance premiums for individuals; 80% for families).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Treasurer certification or training is desirable. The Town provides professional development support for those seeking to achieve certifications.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting practices and procedures, payroll and benefits management, revenue and accounts payable management.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and high-quality customer service for all stakeholders – from elected officials to fellow employees to business owners and residents.
• Maintains composure in challenging and stressful situations, while also being able to enjoy the camaraderie and connection of a small office environment.
• Experience with government financial systems and budgeting strongly preferred. The Town uses Southern Software Financial Management System (FMS).
• Experience as a Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing, database management, and financial management software.
• Exceptional accuracy required.
• Good oral and writing skills.
• Supervisory experience of front desk or customer service functions is desirable.

Special Instructions

Qualified candidates are asked to review the recruitment brochure and apply by March 26, 2024. This position is open until filled.

For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at Anne.Lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214.