Assistant Finance Director

The Lincoln County Finance Department is looking for an Assistant Finance Director to join their team in supporting both those who work for the County as well as the greater community. This person will provide budget and Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) support, general ledger maintenance, payroll backup and other related services for County departments. This role is also responsible for providing senior level analytical support on a wide variety of projects.

$87,915.00 - $ annually

* Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Participate in the design, modification, and operation of the financial management, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Participate in special projects, program development, data gathering and analysis.
• Prepare and present training material to acquaint other county employees on new or modified fiscal activities.
• In conjunction with the Finance Director, serve as administrator for accounting system software, assigning security and access for all users of the system.
• Provide Audit support by providing reports and analysis.
• Review county accounting policies and procedures to ensure that adequate internal controls are developed and maintained.

• Prepare and maintain detailed personnel services information and budgets.
• Provide budgetary analysis to county departments.
• Assist in the development of forecasts for revenue and expenditures.
• Evaluate budgetary performance of various departments.
• Monitor general ledger activity for accuracy, correctness, and compliance to the budget.
• Prepare supplemental budget actions as required.

• Assist in the administration of the Lincoln County Retirement Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP).
• Act as Vice-chair on the county’s Retirement Investment Committee.
• Assist retirement plan participants with actions regarding their individual retirement needs.
• Work with benefit providers to ensure proper administration of County-provided benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• Reconcile Lincoln County workers’ compensation for employees and volunteers with insurance provider records and billing.

• Provide detailed financial information to Finance Director and independent auditors as needed.
• Prepare annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for federal single audit compliance.
• Assist in data gathering for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report’s (ACFR) statistical section.

• Provide supervision, guidance, and training to Finance Department and mail room personnel.

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field.

Four to five years progressively responsible budgeting, general ledger maintenance, audit, payroll, and office management experience.

CPA designation desired.

• Oregon Budget Law and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• The County's financial systems, both electronic and manual, and internal control structure.
• Governmental accounting, record keeping and reporting.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make decisions based on current rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exercise flexibility and sound judgment.
• Learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Contact: jobscoln.or.us