Finance Director

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Finance Director

Linn County is committed to creating a customer-centered culture placing our internal and external customers at the center of everything we do. We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co‑workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public.

Minimum: $127,437
Midpoint: $154,077

• Competitive wages with annual pay and cost‑of‑living increases (if budget allows)
• Medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on‑site fitness centers
• 100% county‑paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training and professional development opportunities

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Prepare and oversee the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including all audit work papers, accrual entries, and GASB implementation
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process; review findings and recommend corrective actions, including federal grant compliance
• Advise the Board of Supervisors on tax levy calculations, budget implications, and financial impacts of legislation and policy decisions
• Monitor the County’s outstanding debt obligations and ensure compliance with municipal securities rules; prepare related filings and documentation
• Oversee compliance with Iowa Code, internal financial policies, and serve as the County’s Compliance Officer for reporting and policy enforcement
• Support the development and monitoring of the annual County budget; collaborate with the Budget Director to resolve fiscal issues and review departmental proposals
• Manage relationships with financial software vendors, coordinating system implementation, upgrades, support tickets, and issue resolution in partnership with IT
• Provide guidance to County departments on internal controls, contracts, financial procedures, and fiscal strategy
• Supervise Finance Department staff; assign work, evaluate performance, and ensure team efficiency and alignment with County objectives
• Represent the Finance Department at public hearings, Board meetings, and interdepartmental sessions; contribute to strategic planning and performance measurement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Over four (4) years of public‑sector government accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant with an active status
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills may be considered