Financial Manager

This position is responsible for preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and reviewing all components of the general ledger, budget, and all other financial components of the county, including related component units, and assuring the accuracy and integrity of all information reported. Also responsible for the oversight and management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants, internal controls, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

Department:
Accounts & Budgets

Pay Grade: 120, Exempt

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental finance and accounting including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.

Certifications, Licenses:

• Must have dependable transportation.
• A pre-employment criminal background check is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
• Obtain CCFO (Certified County Finance Officer) within 3 years of start of employment.

This position is responsible for preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and reviewing all components of the general ledger, budget, and all other financial components of the county, including related component units, and assuring the accuracy and integrity of all information reported. Also responsible for the oversight and management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants, internal controls, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

GENERAL POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Plans, organizes, and supervises overall work performance and daily activities of assigned employees to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures, provides training and review of work, interviews and recommends hiring of personnel, conducts performance appraisals and related management actions.

Advises personnel on day-to-day issues and questions, assesses, and provides for training needs, initiates employee recognition, promotion, disciplinary action, and discharge processes as necessary and appropriate.

Assists with interviewing and selection of new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Aids and answers questions, gives advice and recommendations to staff.

Coordinates, through subordinate staff, the department’s work plan(s); assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.

Recommends and assists in the implementation of division of goals and objectives; assists with developing policies and practices and implementation of approved policies and procedures for the division.

Evaluates and implements goals and objectives; monitors and ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.

Provides an excellent experience for all customers by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors, the public and County staff; ensures staff provide an excellent experience for all customers.

Assists with the overall accounting and management of grants across the county, including implementing and maintaining county-wide grant processes, assisting with the management and completion of grant reporting, and ensuring grant files are complete and accurate.

Ensures accounting practices follow GAAP and changes in accounting standards/reporting are properly implemented and followed.

Assists with the…