Director of Finance

Job Title

Performs complex professional and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the County; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Manager. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Administers the systems and processes for the receiving, disbursing, and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the County. Work involves supervision of the budget, purchasing, accounting, collections, billing, cash investments and payroll operations. Directs and participates in the formulation and implementation of applicable finance policies in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act; reviews and monitors on-going administration of budget, accounting and billing processes and develops methods for improvement. Plans, organizes and directs all operations of the Finance Department; supervises a staff of accounting and payroll specialists; performs routine supervisory functions, including, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and/or recommending the termination of assigned employees. Assists the County Manager with a variety of tasks in projecting, developing and working with the annual budget process to include reviews of departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification of resource allocation and expenditures; assists Manager in preparation and presentation of final budget. Coordinates general operating and capital improvement budgets to include revenue and expenditure estimations; departmental budget reviews; preparation of budget amendments when necessary; estimation of available fund balances. Supervises and/or participates in posting and balancing of County ledgers, preparing payroll and related records, maintaining purchasing records; manages grants and disbursement of funds. Prepares a variety of fiscal and related accounting reports and records and files with appropriate governmental agencies, boards or commissioners, Submits to the County Manager and County Commissioners period statements of the financial condition of the County to keep them properly informed; attends meetings of County Commissioners and provides information as requested. Assists the auditors during the annual audit of the County financial records; responds to findings to improve financial systems. Prepares and implements short and long range program goals and policies for financial operations of the County; consults and advises department heads in the areas of budget and fiscal management. Performs related tasks as required.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or related field with a minimum of five years experience in public finance administration including some supervisory experience. Preferred 4 year degree in accounting, business management, or related field of study.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing financial practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of a local government purchasing system; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and laws relating to local government bond financing; ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; ability to develop long-range financial plans; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates and the general public.