Finance and Accounting Director

Overview

This highly responsible management and administrative position directs the planning, coordination, and administration of all functions of the Finance Division, consisting of: accounts receivable; accounts payable; purchasing; finance; budget and accounting; and payroll. Work is performed under the direction of the Senior Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Member and Business Services.

The Director is responsible for preparing the annual budget, coordinating the annual financial audit, establishing accounting and budget policy (including development and revision), and explaining and interpreting such policies to assigned staff and agency personnel. The Director must possess comprehensive knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office accounting functions, including governmental fund groups and financial systems. The Director exercises considerable initiative and independent judgement in resolving complex issues, including situations where clear guidance is not available.

This position is expected to model the agency’s core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust, respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this role, the experienced leader must demonstrate competency and financial knowledge in GASB, GAAP, and have a willingness to learn and train others. Strong competencies are required in research, time management, communication (written and oral), interpersonal relations, customer service and problem-solving and advanced analytical thinking.

Please visit the LCSO website for additional information. Applications must be submitted online to be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; AND
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible finance/accounting work experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above; AND
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards; AND
• Preferred proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation.

• Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Work is primarily performed in a secure office environment. Position may require travel to attend various meetings and functions related to performance of tasks.