Finance Director

Statement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California

“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”

Description

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About The Role

Under administrative and policy oversight, to plan, organize, and direct the financial and administrative functions of the Mono County Department of Finance, including the functions of the County Auditor, County Controller, County Treasurer, and County Tax Collector; to oversee and direct fiscal analysis and reporting, auditing, and budget administration; to provide management direction, supervision, and training for Department of Finance staff; to represent the County Department of Finance with other County departments, government agencies, and the County Board of Supervisors; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the top level County Financial Officer management classification for overseeing and ensuring the proper functioning of County financial analysis, control, and reporting. The incumbent serves in an “At-Will” status and receives administration direction from the County Administrative Officer.

Classifications Supervised

Management, professional, and support job classifications assigned to the Department of Finance with responsibility for the day-to-day performance of County Auditor, County Controller, County Treasurer, and County Tax Collector operations and functions.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and the functions of the County Finance Department with full responsibility for the statutory functions of County Auditor, County Controller, County Treasurer, and County Tax Collector.
• Tabulates the proposed annual County and assigned special district budgets, under the policy guidance and guidelines established by the Board of Supervisors.
• Ensures proper publication, distribution, and presentation of the approved County budget.
• Develops cash-flow projections and analytical scenarios for budget planning and forecasting.
• Ensures timely development, proper distribution, and accurate presentation of financial reports.
• Establishes and maintains a fiscal control system for the receipt and payment of County monies.
• Develops, plans, and implements Finance Department goals and goals objectives, ensuring that the Department provides proper services for County elected officials and management.
• Has a major in the development of County fiscal policies and procedures.
• Develops, oversees, and participates in a Department work plan.
• Assigns work activities, projects, and program responsibilities.
• Monitors workflow.
• Reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Coordinates Department activities with other Departments, outside organizations, and other government agencies.
• Prepares and presents staff reports.
• Has responsibility for the development and administration of the Department budget.
• Monitors and approves fiscal expenditures.
• Implements mid-year budget adjustments.
• Provides for staff development and training.
• Initiates and implements employee discipline and termination procedures.
• Prepares bid specifications for purchasing contracts and specifications.
• Reviews and recommends bid awards.
• Negotiates and administers contracts with service providers.
• Develops and maintains financial reporting and record-keeping systems,
• Coordinates and/or participates in a variety of staff and management meetings.
• Participates on committees, boards, and commissions, as assigned.
• Participates in professional groups and committees.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Keeps abreast of legislative changes and legal issues involving County government fiscal requirements and operations.
• Provides advice on code and law changes to other staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of

• Operations, policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the County Auditor, Controller, Treasurer, and Tax Collector Offices.
• Organization and management practices, as applied to the analysis and evaluation of government programs and operations.
• Principles and practices of public agency financial management, including taxation, revenue collection, auditing, controllership, investment and budgeting.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations applicable to public agency budgeting, finance, and fiscal reporting.
• Budget development and administration.
• General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.
• Organization and functions of local, state, and federal government entities, especially as they relate to County fiscal functions.
• Government cost accounting.
• Fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance and operations.
• Payroll laws and administration.
• Computerized financial management systems, payroll and property tax systems.
• Principles of supervision, training, work evaluation, and management.
  
  

Ability To

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage the functions of the Mono County Department of Finance, encompassing the functions of County Auditor, County Controller, County Treasurer, and County Tax Collector.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to public agency budget development and administration, fiscal reporting, and fiscal administration.
• Perform a variety of complex accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work.
• Analyze and evaluate financial, program, and operational information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff.
• Oversee and ensure proper monitoring and updating of fiscal, operational, and program records.
• Develop objective analyses and recommendations for use by County management.
• Oversee the preparation and prepare a variety of financial and audit reports and statements.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Assist with the development and utilization of computerized financial management system, payroll, and property tax systems.
• Effectively represent the County Department of Finance with County management and staff, boards and commissions, the public, and representatives of other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor attainment of objectives
• Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating etc.)
• Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed.
• Create reports and submit them to the department heads or other executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Training And Experience

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• The person appointed as Director of Finance must any one of the following criteria from Government Code Section 26945:
• Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California State Board of Accountancy under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code showing the person to be, and a permit authorizing the person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college, or other four year institution, with a major in accounting or its equivalent, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 5091.1 of the Business and Professions Code.
• Possession of a certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors showing the person to be a designated professional internal auditor, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Service as a county auditor, chief deputy county auditor, or chief assistant county auditor for a continuous period of not less than three years.

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• The person appointed as director of Finance must possess any one of the following criteria from Government Code Section 27000.7:
• Service in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than three years, including, but not limited to, treasurer, tax collector, auditor, auditor- controller, or the chief deputy or an assistant in those offices.
• Possession of a valid baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following major fields of study: business administration, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California State Board of Accountancy under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code showing the person to be, and a permit authorizing the person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
• Possession of a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Possession of a valid charter issued by the Treasuring Management Association showing the person to be designated a Certified Cash Manager, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.

In addition to the requirements above, it is highly desirable that a successful job candidate possess at least years of eight (8) years of senior management experience in a county, municipal entity, or other equivalent organization in a leading role with major responsibility for financial management, budget development and administration, financial reporting, and fiscal analysis.

The equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Economic, Accounting, or Auditing is mandatory with an advanced degree (MBA, etc.) or CPA preferred.

Mono County Summary Of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:

• $1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
• $1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
• Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 – 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
• Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
  
  

Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:

• well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
• $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
• $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
  
  

Basic Life Insurance

Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

• Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
• At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00
  
  

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance – Administered by Voya

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Required

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:

• For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
• For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits And Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most New Members Will Fall Within The New Pension Reform Formulas Of 2 @ 62 For Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 For All Safety Group. However, If You Do Have Prior Membership You May Be Eligible For The Formulas That Were In Place On December 31st 2012, Before Pension Reform Went Into Place. Our Pre-pension Reform Formulas Are

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety – Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety – Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety – County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find Out All About Your CalPERS Benefits At Www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC – Optional Insurance Provider

Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick – (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation– (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:

Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service-----—15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service—-------17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service--—19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service-—20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

“Welcome to Mono County – A great place to live and work!!”

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Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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What field is your bachelor's degree in?

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How many years of senior management experience do you have?

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Have you held senior management roles within a county government setting?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question