Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Position: DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The purpose of this position is to assist in planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and staff involved in accounts payable and receivable, grants administration, payroll, management, and related financial services for the County.

* Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

* Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

* Consults with Director of Financial Services to review financial operations and activities, review and resolve problems, receive advice and direction, and provide recommendations; and prepares and analyzes financial reports data and makes recommendations to assist in making financial decisions.

* Assists in developing and implementing long- and short-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the department; evaluates performance and effectiveness of current financial services, programs, and systems in relation to growing needs of the County; and identifies and recommends needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.

* Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the department; reviews efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, methods, processes, and procedures; recommends and?implements?new and revised policies and/or processes; and ensures department activities comply with established policies and standards.

* Assists in developing and administering budget for the department; recommends funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; coordinates budget development with department staff; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and prepares and submits financial reports and documentation.

* Assists in directing the preparation, publication, and distribution of the annual budget for the County: develops and monitors revenues and expenditures; monitors and maintains debt service requirements; prepares the preliminary budget with proposed alternatives; participates in long- and short-range financial planning, including forecasting all revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; and provides final review and correction to written reports and documents included in annual budget.

* Assists in overseeing accounting operations; ensures maintenance of accounting records and documentation; ensures set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk; oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, such as control systems, transaction-processing operations, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, debt payments, and adherence with policies and procedures; maintains chart of accounts; provides financial analyses; coordinates provision of information to external auditors;

and monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

* Assists in overseeing treasury operations; forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment; ensures sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements; maintains banking and credit rating agency relationships; arranges for equity and debt financing; invests funds; oversees pension investment and other funds; makes recommendations regarding liquidity; and monitors adherence to policies and procedures and financial controls.

* Prepares all necessary reports to meet legal and audit requirements; submits all mandated reports to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or others as required; compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to financial matters; prepares, reviews, and/or analyzes a variety of financial documents; makes applicable calculations; prepares or generates reports; and maintains records.

* Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

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