Description :
Directs the daily operations of the Finance Department, including finance, accounting, budget, grants, and payroll programs.
Indirectly or directly manages Department staff: schedules, assigns and directs work; conducts interviews; hires and orients new supervisors; oversees or conducts training; coaches; evaluates and appraises; addresses complaints and resolves problems; takes disciplinary action; and ensures quality of work.
Ensures financial accountability, integrity, consistency and efficient financial operations in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ensures the preparation of monthly Fund Balance and Budget-to-Actual Performance Reports, and the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for BOCC review.
Ensures the timely and appropriate administration of the countywide accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, project and capital assets accounting and reporting, and debt administration.
Directs and manages the administration of the Countys finances related to cash flow, reserve requirements, alternative funding strategies, cost-benefit analyses, return on investments, and/or other related items.
Directs the preparation and approval process for the Countys annual budget and subsequent monitoring of budgetary implementation: including, but not limited to, monitoring the annual operating budget, budget amendments and transfers; monitoring economic conditions; forecasting; provision of financial projections and recommendations; and development of multi-year financial plans.
Reviews requests for amendments to the established budget, ensuring procedural compliance with the amendment approval process.
Assists with the Countys economic development activities through provision of finance services.
Performs other duties of a similar or related nature and assists with special projects as necessary or assigned.
Requirements :
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration or a related field.
8 years of progressively responsible managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.