Job Oppty: New River Valley Planning District Commission

Director of Finance and Personnel
New River Valley Planning District Commission - Radford, VA
This position leads the financial management program and assists with the Human Resource duties of a regional planning agency that serves 12 governments and two universities in the New River Valley of Virginia. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director with considerable latitude for exercising independent judgment, responsible for performing fiscal and personnel management by maintaining a comprehensive computerized accounting system (GMS), preparing budgets, payroll, and financial reports for management and grant funding sources, budgetary forecasting, and other financial and personnel activities associated with multi-funded grants. The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government; ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; and ability to prepare informative financial reports. Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field with five years of progressively responsible experience in maintaining a computerized accounting system for multi-funded programs is preferred.

Hiring range is $34,600 to $54,000 depending on qualifications; excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, holiday, sick leave and retirement. For consideration please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00 on October 21st to Executive Director at 6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 124, Radford, VA 24141 or by email to kbyrd@nrvpdc.org. E.O.E.

Virginia’s New River Valley, located in southwest Virginia, has a population of 178,237 and is comprised of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. There is great scenic beauty with natural resources including the New River, the Jefferson National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The region has two state universities, Virginia Tech, located in the Town of Blacksburg, and Radford University, in the City of Radford. For full job announcement and to learn more about the Planning District Commission and the region please visit www.nrvpdc.org and www.explorenewrivervalley.com.