The Finance Director is responsible for developing, formulating and implementing fiscal and accounting policies and procedures for the County to assure compliance with all laws, rules and guidelines and to ensure accounting procedures and records conform with generally acceptable accounting principles and practices. Does financial analysis related to policy setting actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assignment of employees; evaluating performance; disciplining employees; transferring employees; rewards employees; addresses complaints and resolving problems including the adjustment of employee grievances on behalf of the employer; and the ability to effectively recommend the hire, promotion, demotion, suspension and discharge of employees.
Compile reports for the annual audit. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and fiscal reports detailing the fiscal and financial status of the County and programs. Present financial statements and reports providing clarification and implications of the report(s). Respond to audit requests, audit findings, and work with the external audit team throughout the year.
Coordinates and monitors development, continued functioning and appropriate revision of internal controls, checking for accuracy and reliability of accounting data, promoting operational efficiency and encouraging adherence to managerial policies.
Assists the County Administrator with, budget work, bond issuance, bond rating procedures, development and analysis of financial management information and provides assistance to other Departments regarding financial, budget and statistical questions and status reports. Gathers budget requests, prepares revenue estimates, prepares debt service schedules and presents the raw budget to the County Administrator. Present proposed budget to the public and civic groups.
Work cooperatively with the County Administrator and County Auditor-Treasurer in monitoring and formulating fiscal policies and accounting methods that increase the effectiveness of County fiscal management practices. Review accounting transactions for accuracy. Prepare accurate monthly reports, i.e. revenue/expenditure budgets, trial balance and journals, disseminate the same to departments. Prepare and enter journal entries. Maintain the master chart of accounts.
Prepares and maintains Fixed Assets inventory, Capital Improvements and Equipment Revolving Plans for all departments. Prepare statements and reports for specific funds. Perform year-end procedures such as the reconciliation of inventories. Stay current on new developments in accounting procedures. Maintain automated accounting system.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required, with a minimum of five (5) years in Accounting (audit) and/or Financial Management. Local Government experience preferred.
Position requires experience interpreting Governmental Accounting Standards and Publication. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or ability to obtain the CPA is highly desirable.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Job duties include collecting, creating and accessing confidential information for the preparation of the County’s positions on economic and non-economic items that have not yet been presented to exclusive representatives during the collective bargaining process, or in interest arbitration proceedings. Job responsibilities include maintaining the confidentiality of such labor relations information.
Files reports with the State Auditor, Minnesota Department of Revenue and other organizations, and publishes annual financial information in the local newspaper.
Assist in the preparation of special projects, interim and annual reports, and statements, as requested by the County Administrator.
Performs other related duties as assigned
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines and equipment, including, but not limited to: personal computer, typewriter, fax machine, telephone, postage machine, copier, printer, calculator, validation machine, and shredder.
Must be able to move or carry job related objects or materials. Must be physically capable of reaching to obtain various books, printouts, file boxes, computer paper, etc.
Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work.
Numerical Aptitude
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; and interpret same as may be appropriate.
Language Ability
Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.
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Interpersonal Communication
Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.
Environmental Adaptability
Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with elected County Board, other county officials, employees, civic and community groups, and the general public.
Work is normally performed in an office environment. Head aches, eye strain, carpal tunnel, and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect most common potential for injury.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: |