Finance Director

The Finance Director serves as the County's chief accounting and financial officer and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the County's financial records, accounting systems, financial reporting, and fiscal operations. This position oversees governmental accounting functions, preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), audit coordination, tax apportionment, budget administration, payroll and accounts payable operations, and financial compliance activities.

The Finance Director provides leadership in ensuring accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, and long-term fiscal stewardship of County resources.

Works under the general oversight of the Finance Committee.

Exercises supervision over all Finance Department Staff as well as in conjunction with the other County Fiscal staff.

• Directs and maintains the County's centralized accounting system and financial records.
• Oversees the recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all County financial transactions and funds.
• Ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state statutes, federal regulations, and County policies.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of year-end adjusting entries, reconciliations, and closing activities for all County funds.
• Serves as the primary author and coordinator of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including preparation of financial statements, notes, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of all required state and federal financial reports.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard County assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conducts complex accounting analyses and prepares financial studies, reports, and projections for County leadership.
• Reviews departmental accounting practices and provides guidance to department fiscal staff regarding accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversees preparation of the County's annual indirect cost allocation plan.

• Serves as the County's primary liaison with external auditors.
• Coordinates annual audit activities and ensures timely completion of all audit schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation.
• Oversees implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Conducts or coordinates internal audits and reviews of departmental financial operations as appropriate.

• Calculates and prepares the County tax apportionment and levy worksheets.
• Determines and certifies tax rates and levies in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and Department of Revenue requirements.
• Prepares and submits tax apportionment reports and related documentation to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
• Provides technical assistance regarding tax levy calculations and apportionment matters to County leadership and municipal officials.

• Directs and manages the County's annual budget process under the guidance of the Finance Committee and County Board.
• Prepares the annual budget document and monitors expenditures against the adopted budget.
• Provides detailed financial analysis and recommendations regarding revenues, expenditures, and long-range financial planning.
• Assists department heads with budget development and ongoing financial management.

High school graduate plus graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible government finance work. CPA preferred but not required.

Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices; considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; considerable knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB.

Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures; ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and county officials.

Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Must be bondable.

Proficient in various Office 365, particularly Excel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…