Job Description
This position is a executive position that performs difficult and complex tasks to ensure effective and efficient financial management of the County. Job Responsibilities
Supervises employees in the Finance department
Establishes appropriate controls, systems and review to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Maintains the register on the County's Bonded Indebtedness and Fiscal Agent accounts
Performs needs assessments to develop long-term financial and capital plans for which available funding sources can be matched
Maintains continuous review of accounting practices to assure conformance with generally accepted accounting practices and to assure compliance with federal and state regulations and those restrictions emanating from the offices of the Auditor of Public Accounts
Analyzes the financial impact of the County's long-term comprehensive development plans
Oversees formulation of operating and capital budget, including proposed and adopted budgets
Monitors, evaluates and reconciles County revenue sources, including development and maintenance of revenue assumptions, legal constraints and related methodologies
Provides financial administration guidance to all departments
Attends meetings and conferences Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Finance Director - Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting and administrative procedures; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with emphasis on statements published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GAASB); knowledge of principles, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations
Must have good professional and administrative judgement. Must be able to formulate policies or other projects in written format and to make oral presentations.
Must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with department heads, County staff, government officials and the public.
Requires computer literacy, preferably in operating systems - MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required (master's degree in public administration or business administration preferred) with at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management position.
Local government experience preferred; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred - or - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Physical Requirements
Inside office environment; minimal physical effort required. Additional Information
Criminal Record Check
Credit Check
12 month probationary period
Work beyond normal working hours on an occasional basis