Introduction
The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is dedicated to creating exceptional recreational and cultural experiences that strengthen and enrich our community. With a service portfolio spanning 93 parks and facilities across 5,000+ acres—including two waterparks, four community pools, two indoor aquatic and fitness centers, three community centers, three golf courses, 50+ miles of trails, 15 historic sites, and more than 200 athletic fields—DPR manages a diverse and dynamic system supported by an annual operating budget of over $55 million.
We are seeking an experienced budget and finance professional to join our leadership team as the Business Services Administrator. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who values operational efficiency, outstanding customer service, and the transformative impact parks and recreation have on communities. We are seeking someone who inspires others, drives results, and is passionate about developing a high-performing team committed to exceptional service and continuous improvement.
Join us in strengthening our community through exceptional service and innovative leadership—apply now to become DPR’s next Business Services Administrator.
About This Role
The Business Services Administrator is the lead of DPR financial functions within the Administration Division. Through delegation and hands-on leadership, the Business Services Administrator will oversee the timely delivery of comprehensive budget, financial and procurement services for all Divisions within the Department by harnessing technology and best practices. The Business Services Administrator will be entrusted to make critical recommendations to executive management as the designated subject matter expert. The Business Services Administrator will serve as a liaison between DPR and other County Departments to include Budget, Finance, Procurement as well as contractors and other outside entities. To ensure strong internal customer service, the Business Services Administrator will assess staff performance, support professional and team development, build team capacity to meet strategic goals, enhance financial acumen across the agency through training, and provide operational support as needed. We’re seeking an excellent communicator with an ability to adapt tone and approach for a variety of individuals with varying personal and professional circumstances.
Functional areas that the Business Services Administrator will be responsible for include:
- Annual Budget Preparation and Process Management
- Budget analysis, creating departmental reporting on budget vs. actuals, revenue and expenditure projections for all divisions within the department, and leading regular review of budget status with departmental leadership
- Lead year-end close and audit for DPR to ensure compliance with policy and procedure
- Financial transaction reviewer and approver ensuring DPR compliance with procurement policy
- Capital and non-capital asset reporting (disposals and year-end inventory)
- Coordination and collaboration with interdepartmental services and other county agencies
- Department revenue collection and cash handling compliance and oversight
- Directly supervise performance of 3 full-time team members, 3 indirect full-time team members and 1 indirect part-time team member and associated areas of responsibility
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management.
Preferences
The successful candidate will have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration or a related field; 5 years of professional experience as a Financial Manager in a large organization; and 1-2 years of professional experience with a concentration in finance, procurement and budgeting.
The Preferred Candidate Will Also Demonstrate The Following Qualifications
- Extensive experience managing complex financial structures involving multiple funds.
- Proficiency with enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to create and implement effective financial training programs
- Experience with developing and interpreting financial and procurement policies and procedures
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control comprehension.
- Demonstrated commitment to exceptional internal customer service, building responsive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across departments.
- Experience managing a cross-functional team
- Experience preparing, tracking, and analyzing an annual operating budget and the supporting technical data
- Experience processing or overseeing the procurement of goods and services
- Experience implementing large-scale automated financial systems and processes
Work Schedule
The base schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. This position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule that may revert to a fully in-office schedule if business needs change.
Hiring Salary Range
$99,500 - $117,057
We Also Offer Great Benefits Including
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
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Please select an option that best reflects your highest level of education completed.
- Master's degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Master's degree or higher in an unrelated field
- Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field
- Associate degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Associate degree or higher in an unrelated field
- High School diploma or GED
- None of the above
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This position requires 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management. Please quantify your years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management.
- 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management
- 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management
- 5–6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management
- 3–4 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management
- Less than 3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, procurement, and budget management
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of professional experience as a Financial Manager in a large organization.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 3–4 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience managing, analyzing, or monitoring financial activities involving multiple funds or complex financial structures.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience using enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office applications to support financial operations, data analysis, and reporting.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience developing, leading and managing content for departmental financial training.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience developing, managing, and evaluating internal control policies and procedures.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience interpreting and following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience providing internal customer service and building responsive, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across departments.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience providing supervision, work direction, and input on evaluations for employees responsible for budget development, revenue posting, accounts payable, and purchasing.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience in preparing, tracking, and analyzing an annual operating budget and the supporting technical data.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your years of experience processing or overseeing the procurement of goods and services.
- 6 or more years of experience
- 3–5 years of experience
- 1–2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Do you have experience with implementing large-scale automated financial systems and processes?
