Accounting & Compliance Director

Title: Accounting & Compliance Director DSP03301

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $119,006 to $208,500 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accounting and Compliance Director in our Finance and General Services Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing senior-level leadership and oversight of the VSP’s enterprise-wide accounting operations, financial compliance, and operational resilience programs.
• Directing core accounting functions.
• Maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to state and federal requirements.
• Leading Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) planning for financial operations.
• Serving as the primary liaison to the Department of Accounts (DOA).
• Supporting Agency-wide fiscal integrity.
• Has authority to direct accounting operations, enforce internal controls, approve corrective action plans, represent the Agency to the DOA and auditors, and perform delegated duties as Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

About the Agency:

At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.

When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.
We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Internal controls.
• Governmental auditing standards.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles.
• Governmental accounting systems.
• Regulatory and legislative processes.
• Finance, budget and accounting business processes and best practices.
• Human resource management.
• Strategic planning for enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skill in:

• Financial analysis.
• Strategic planning.
• Policy development.
• Audit coordination.
• Compliance evaluation.
• Strong leadership and communication supporting incremental improvement and cross-division collaboration.
• Developing staff.
• Promoting incremental improvement consistent with the VSP Mission, Goals, and the Cultural Playbook.

Ability in/to:

• Internal controls.
• Financial reporting.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Interpret federal and state regulations.
• Manage complex fiscal programs.
• Develop and ensure financial and compliance policies.
• Improve organizational processes.
• Guide teams and collaborate across divisions and with external oversight bodies.
• Experience leading accounting or compliance functions in a large, complex organization.
• Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary financial teams, including accounting, compliance, audit, budget, procurement, or related administrative functions.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating external audits (Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), federal grant audits) and overseeing internal control programs with measurable outcomes.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing enterprise‑level risk management frameworks, including financial, operational, or compliance risk assessments.
• Must file a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) at hire and annually, pursuant to sections § 2.2-3100 and § 2.2-3131 of the Code of Virginia.
• Must complete Conflicts of Interest training within two months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required.

Additional Considerations

• Highly Preferred: Experience using statewide or enterprise financial management systems such as Cardinal or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar credential.
• Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) policies.

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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on August 22, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at professionalemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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.