Finance Director

Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Director supports the annual budget process by providing financial analysis and guidance to offices/departments; supports the Chief Financial Officer, County Commission and County Administrator in financial recording, analysis and reporting that is compliant with federal, state and County laws, rules, regulations and policies; leads projects and programs that are of financial importance to the County;

assists in the review of certified taxable valuation and calculation of mills for Gallatin County and all special districts; provides financial services to the public of Gallatin County, the County Commission, and Elected Officials, Department Heads and employees of Gallatin County; assists with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and maintains County Accounting records in a professional manner, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Policy’s (GAAP) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

The Finance Director does not supervise other employees.

• Communicates with the Chief Financial Officer, County Commission and County Administrator coordinating and carrying out various activities relating to financial and budgetary matters.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and other matters concerning fiscal management, along with monthly and quarterly tracking and reporting.
• Provides financial analysis and support through the budget process to offices and departments with complex budgets, large projects or multiple grants and funding sources.
• Advises the County Commission and County Administrator on fiscal needs and prepares alternative courses of action for review.
• Participates in financial risk management programs.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies regarding financial aspects of the County.
• Supports the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and assists with writing Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
• Implements policy and procedural actions as directed by the County Commission, County Administrator, or Chief Financial Officer.
• Supports the Public, County Commission, Elected Officials, Department Heads and County employees in relation to the budget and financial matters.

• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes coordinating special projects and events, research and analysis, attending meetings and special events, and attending continuing education and training as required. If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery.

This position requires the knowledge of local government functions, organization and operations; accounting, budgeting and audits for local governments, special districts, cities, towns and schools; state budget and accounting laws;
Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB); computerized budgeting and accounting reporting systems; pertinent federal and state laws, rules and regulations and current principles and practices of budgeting. Position must have the ability to research and analyze complex financial data; prepare clear, concise and timely records, reports and summaries; coordinate and carry out a variety of financial services;

interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations as they relate to applicable jobs functions; design, update and make changes to spreadsheets; familiar with Word, Excel, Power Point and accounting software; relate and coordinate county finance activities with other departments, elected officials, government agencies and the general public; ability to work well with a variety of diverse individuals; handle sensitive and confidential information;

communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work and understand that the finance function is that of support to the County Administrator and…