Division Director - Finance and Accounting

Division Director - Finance and Accounting Job Description

WAGE: $116,517 - $135,000 大发分分彩

BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

PERSONNEL STATUS:
Full Time rayonated FLSA & Merit Exempt

Produces quarterly financial reports and supports external audit processes.

Supervises the accounts payable function, ensuring compliance with county policy, contract terms, and budget constraints.

Monitors department spending for compliance with approved budgets.

Manages general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations across all county funds.

Oversees day-to-day payroll processing, working closely with HR and departmental staff.

Coordinates all grant accounting, including ARPA, opioid settlements, and other state and federal grants.

Designs, evaluates, and strengthens internal controls across all financial processes.

Mentors and supervises assigned staff, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering cross-training and professional development.

Im labelled and refines financial systems and tools; liaises with IT as needed for upgrades or troubleshooting.

Supports departments with financial reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and audit preparedness.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples... (removing italic tags)

Education explanation:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree, CPA, or certification listed in the “Your Special Qualifications” section is required.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of full-time paid professional accounting experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience in governmental accounting is required.

Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards as applied in a governmental environment; thorough knowledge of the proper design of internal controls; working knowledge of federal grant regulations and circulars; considerable knowledge of research methods and statistical techniques; working knowledge of ades database programs and data extraction methods; working knowledge of supervisory practices. Thorough knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.

Skills and Abilities

to aanbe:
Skill in operating a computer and various software applications, especially Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat programs; proficient in accounting software and ERP systems; skill in operating a ten-key adding machine or calculator. Ability to apply accounting principles and standards to a public sector environment; ability to assign and monitor the work of others; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, other departments, and the general public.

You must have at least one of the following certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation, such as CGFM, CPFO, CMA, CGMA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, CFA, CGAP. CPA, CGFM, and CPFO designations are the most relevant and preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to团 perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands ...

The work environment–and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at  or by email at human resources

• Locations 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT, 84401, US