YORK COUNTY — York County announced the hiring of Susan Goodwin as Assistant County Administrator, filling the position vacated by Brian Fuller’s promotion to Deputy County Administrator.
In this role, the county said Goodwin will oversee the Finance department and work closely with Finance Director Theresa Owens to support and enhance the county’s fiscal policies.
The Finance department includes the divisions of Budget, Fiscal Accounting Services, Central Purchasing, Accounting & Financial Reporting, and Payroll Administration.
“I’m pleased to welcome Susan to the York County staff,” said County Administrator Mark Bellamy. “Susan’s finance background is a welcome addition to York County and adds another layer of expertise to our exceptional Finance department. Upon the conclusion of the upcoming budget cycle, I anticipate Susan’s role will expand to include additional responsibilities.”
“Deputy County Administrator Brian Fuller, the County staff, and I look forward to working with her and welcome all ideas she can bring to the table,” he added.
Goodwin is a graduate of Christopher Newport University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the county said. She is an active member of the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
She is the former Director of Finance with the City of Newport News. Prior to her directorship in Newport News, she served as Financial Services Administrator in the Department of Engineering and served as Assistant Director of Finance for the City of Suffolk. Her career also includes experience at Goodman & Company, LLP, a regional public accounting firm, the county said, adding Goodwin was raised on the Peninsula and resides in York County.
Her first day as Assistant County Administrator was Monday, Sept.r 9.
