Julie A. Kaylor
Chief Financial Officer
Gloucester,Virginia
Summary
Results-driven financial executive with over 20 years of experience in government finance, accounting, and grants management. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing full-cycle accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR), and complex account reconciliations. Proven leadership in developing, monitoring, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, implementing internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance. Experienced in implementing SaaS-based software solutions tailored for local government operations, including agenda meeting management systems that streamline workflows, enhance transparency, and improve stakeholder engagement. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and leveraging technology to optimize financial and administrative operations for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
3
3
Certificates
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
Shacklefords, Virginia
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead financial operations including reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and fund management.
- Directed all aspects of financial operations including payroll, AP/AR, fixed asset management, fund and account reconciliations.
- Processed quarterly tax filings, W2 production, and year-end reporting.
- Manage grants, project execution, and Title VI compliance across multi-jurisdictional programs.
- Developed and implemented the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan.
- Coordinate HR functions and manage payroll, A/P, A/R, and compliance audits.
- Conduct financial analysis to support budget development and strategic planning.
Government Grants & Funding Manager
Breezeline
Saluda, VA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Secured and managed broadband expansion projects utilizing IIJA funding.
- Managed full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for multiple projects.
- Tracked project budgets, compliance, and milestones across federal/state-funded initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder education, policy compliance, and grant reporting.
Implementation Consultant (Project Manager)
CivicPlus
Manhattan, KS
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Led implementation of software solutions for permitting, zoning, code enforcement.
- Managed over cross-departmental projects from contract to launch and post-support.
- Collaborated on software enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
- Designed planning and messaging strategies for implementation projects, maintaining on-time completion rate of 100%.
- Advised local governments on best practices for leveraging SaaS technologies to enhance operational efficiency and public transparency.
Deputy County Administrator
County of Mathews
Mathews, VA
10.1999 - 04.2022
- Directed county-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and Board of Supervisors operations.
- Managed multimillion-dollar grant projects (E-911, VATI Broadband, CARES/ARP Act).
- Led financial restructuring, internal controls, audit processes, and budget optimization.
- Implemented employee policies, compensation/classification plans, and IT coordination.
- Directed all aspects of financial operations including payroll, AP/AR, fixed asset management, fund and account reconciliations.
- Processed quarterly tax filings, W2 production, and year-end reporting.
- Spearheaded the creation and implementation of internal financial control systems, reducing processing errors and increasing compliance.
- Managed agenda creation, meeting scheduling, public notices, and documentation using CivicPlus Meeting and Agenda Management software to ensure transparency and compliance with public meeting laws.
- Served as Clerk to the Board responsible for ordinance codification, board packet preparation, and meeting logistic
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration/Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 04.2025 - 06.2028
Certified Public Manager - Professional Development For Public Service
Arizona State University
Arizona 01.2025 - 10.2016
Master Municipal Clerk - Public Administration
Virginia Municipal Clerks Association
Virginia 05.2001 - 01.2020
Certified VA Government Finance Officer - Government Finance
Radford University
VirginiaGrants Management Certification - Grants Management
The Grantsmanship Center
VirginiaSkills
Full-Cycle Accounting (AP/AR, Payroll)
Government & Public Administration
Budget Development
Compliance, Internal Controls & Auditing
ERP
SaaS
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekAccomplishments
- Promoted five times during 22-year tenure at Mathews County, culminating in the role of Deputy County Administrator
- Successfully managed full-cycle accounting operations including payroll, tax reconciliation, AP/AR, and fund reconciliation
- Led the restructuring of the County’s budget to align with state accounting standards, improving transparency and audit compliance
- Spearheaded internal controls enhancements that reduced financial errors and boosted processing efficiency
- Managed external audits with consistent clean audit findings
Certification
Certified Government Finance Officer
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration/Accounting
Western Governors University
04.2025 - 06.2028
Certified Public Manager - Professional Development For Public Service
Arizona State University
01.2025 - 10.2016
Chief Financial Officer
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
03.2024 - 04.2025
Government Grants & Funding Manager
Breezeline
10.2022 - 02.2024
Implementation Consultant (Project Manager)
CivicPlus
06.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Master Municipal Clerk
02-2020
Certified Public Manager
06-2016
Certified Government Finance Officer
06-2009
Master Municipal Clerk - Public Administration
Virginia Municipal Clerks Association
05.2001 - 01.2020
Deputy County Administrator
County of Mathews
10.1999 - 04.2022
Certified VA Government Finance Officer - Government Finance
Radford University
Grants Management Certification - Grants Management
The Grantsmanship Center