Finance Director

The Finance Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the Finance Department of the Central Ozarks Utility Services Alliance. This includes the supervision of Financial staff, financial planning and analysis, the development of budgetary documents, cash management, preparation of financial statements and other financial reports, debt management, internal audits, coordination of external audits, bank relations, investment oversight, contract funding and other finance-related tasks.

• 1. General knowledge of payroll and human resource policy and procedure.
• 2. General knowledge of labor law as it pertains to private and public sector work forces.
• 3. Advanced knowledge of financial principles and practices of governmental accounting including contract accounting.
• 4. Advanced knowledge of budget development principles and practices as related to local government entities.
• 5. Extensive knowledge of the overall operations of the COUSA including policies, procedures, ordinance, etc.
• 6. Advanced knowledge of Missouri Statutes and Federal law governing financial practices and procedures as it pertains to Intergovernmental Service Agreements and project accounting.
• 7. Advanced knowledge of records management, filing systems, office correspondence, etc.

• 1. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations.
• 2. Skill and proficiency in using certain software applications to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• 3. Highly skilled in organization and office management.
• 4. Highly skilled in the use of the English language, both orally and written.
• 5. Highly skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Department heads, COUSA members, other top management staff, and officials in the financial community.
• 6. Highly skilled in reviewing/analyzing a variety of financial records/reports necessary to document the receipt, allocation, and disbursement of funds in a municipal government setting.
• 7. Highly skilled in directing a financial management system including providing accurate and timely data and reports to the COUSA board.

• 1. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions in conformance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• 2. Ability to maintain professional composure and take reasonable action when confronted with difficult situations.
• 3. Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and data interpretation.
• 4. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work under pressure with interruptions and within short time frames.
• 5. Ability to analyze financial, budgetary, administrative, legal and organizational data to recommend appropriate action.
• 6. Ability to direct the work of others while leading and motivating a team.

• 1. Must be bondable.
• 2. Proficient in Quick Books or any other Financial Records Management System involving modern accounting principles.
• 3. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance or closely related field or a minimum of five years’ experience in accounting dealing with budgets, reconciling and managing business accounts and managing financing requirements for federal and intergovernmental service contracts.

• 1. Duties will require the ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear on the phone and in person.
• 2. This position will have extensive contact with others.
• 3. At times, workloads can be extensive with limited time for response/and or action. Position requires prolonged periods of concentration and the ability to cope with numerous interruptions and changing priorities.
• 4. Ability to lift, carry or drag up to 50 pounds.

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