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Work Unit Overview: The Office of Budget and Finance improves the accountability and effectiveness of County government by providing efficient innovative services, public policy analysis, and fiscal expertise in support of all County government agencies. The Office provides services including: Accounting, Budgeting, Investments, Asset Management, and Purchasing/Payments.
Job Summary: The Finance Director oversees and ensures the accomplishment of all financial operations and participates in decisions related to financial matters. Duties include ensuring the integrity of accounting policy and systems, and maintaining accounting, budgetary, and internal controls.
The job requires knowledge of accounting and budget development and administration. The position requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), fiscal planning including the principles and practices of budget and program development, budget forecasting, governmental accounting and budgeting, the county budgeting process, grant reporting, contract administration, and records management.
The job requires skill in budgeting, program management, and plan implementation; the use of standard office and specialized accounting software applications; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The position requires the ability to plan, organize, and direct short and long-term fiscal management programs; analyze, interpret, and explain complex financial data; apply analysis and judgment in arriving at solutions to routine, unusual, and unprecedented financial and budgetary problems; communicate effectively and negotiate consensus; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and to motivate and direct staff to meet Department goals.
The job requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration and four (4) years experience in Government Accounting. Equivalencies include an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and five (5) years experience in Government Accounting or graduation from high school and six (6) years experience in Government Accounting.
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation. Criminal Background Investigation is required as part of the Conditional Offer of Employment. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. Testing: Individual hiring departments at Madison County may elect to administer pre-employment tests/screenings, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Madison County, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Job Notice: The responsibilities outlined in this job notice have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of performance for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Madison County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, marital status, sex, political belief (in government) or retaliation.
Full Time
$154k-209k (estimate)
05/26/2024
07/24/2024
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