Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Grants Accounting Manager in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Manages the financial reporting, federal grants, asset forfeiture, disaster recovery and special finance projects of the Department.
• Develops and administers cross training plans and/or develops desk procedures for subordinate staff to ensure continuity of operations.
• Periodically prepares and provides training related to asset forfeiture matters.
• Advises the Property and Finance Officer as directed by said Officer, the Superintendent's Office, Office of the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and members of the General Assembly staff, and state or local agencies related to Department of State Police asset forfeiture matters.
About the Agency:
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitors of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge:
• Of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices and their application to financial reporting, fund accounting, and internal control requirements and procedures.
• Of supervisory principles and practices.
Skills:
• In operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications, databases, and automated accounting applications/systems.
Ability:
• To analyze complex and unusual financial and/or other business data and propose solutions.
• To apply sound management principles and techniques.
• To maintain workload and meet deadlines, while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
• To assemble, analyze, and prepare reports and statements covering complex financial data.
• To supervise a staff of professional accountants to include delegation of work, training and performance management.
• To work collaboratively; to effectively communicate verbally; and in writing in English.
• To interpret federal, state and Agency policies and procedures.
• To develop accounting policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• To resolve complex accounting issues and make independent and logical decisions and/or recommendations.
• To prepare complex, comprehensive financial spreadsheets and statements.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
Additional Considerations
• Working knowledge of human resource management preferred.
• Training or experience in public administration, accounting, business or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is preferred.
• Governmental financial accounting and reporting knowledge related to grants are preferred.
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 and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on March 5, 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 ov.
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 facets 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
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride
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.