Finance Director
Job Description.
Under general direction of the County Manager, this position optimizes the financial performance of the County in order to fulfill the Commissioners’ priorities and goals and is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing all of the finance operations and implementing the County’s financial, accounting, budgeting and purchasing policies and directives. Evaluates and advises County Manager and the Board of County Commissioners on long range financial planning and provides clear, succinct and accurate data for fiscal decision making along with timely and reliable reports on the County’s financial status and budgetary performance. Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to personnel in the Finance Department. Communicates and works closely with other departments and elected offices and assists in ensuring effective administration and implementation of budget and financial policy and protocol. Assures the County’s financial compliance with state and federal laws, establishes and maintains internal controls, coordinates and manages the budget process, and prepares the comprehensive annual financial report and oversees the financial reporting for grant contracts. Leads the finance audit team and is responsible for the annual audit process.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Compile, analyze and otherwise manage the County budget(s) for all funds, including the preparation of the annual budget(s) and long range budget projections.
Develop/implement methods, techniques, and training needed to assure that adequate financial projections can be made to reflect long range management strategy desired by the Board of County Commissioners.
Develop long range operational and capital finance plans and take a proactive approach to positioning the County’s response to financial impacts resulting from changing economic conditions and legislative actions.
Provide leadership and direction on financial, budgetary and other related components of the organization.
Be an active and engaged member of the County Leadership Team.
Supervise and prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Participate in special projects as assigned and respond to special financial information requests as required to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.
Recommend and establish policy and procedures for all County financial transactions including ethics.
Provide Department Heads and Elected Officials with financial management tools which inform them of financial status and depicts where there are problematic or potential problem areas of financial activity and performance.
Provide exemplary customer service, both internal and external to the Organization.
Adhere to all County policies and procedures and all laws and regulations as they pertain to the management of assigned area
Supervise the annual financial audit.
Develop, coordinate and implement the Finance Department annual work plan and ensure timely implementation.
Supervise miscellaneous cash receipts process.
Supervise voucher approval process, and review weekly warrant registers.
Oversee and review all expenditures of awarded grant funds.
Hire, assign, schedule, evaluate and direct work of subordinates.
Ensure subordinates receive training to render effective service to the department, the organization, and the public.
Appraise performance of subordinates.
Assist and guide subordinate employees in problematic areas. Initiate appropriate disciplinary actions if necessary.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Compile, analyze and otherwise manage the County budget(s) for all funds, including the preparation of the annual budget(s) and long range budget projections.
Develop/implement methods, techniques, and training needed to assure that adequate financial projections can be made to reflect long range management strategy desired by the Board of County Commissioners.
Develop long range operational and capital finance plans and take a proactive approach to positioning the County’s response to financial impacts resulting from changing economic conditions and legislative actions.
Provide leadership and direction on financial, budgetary and other related components of the organization.
Be an active and engaged member of the County Leadership Team.
Supervise and prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Participate in special projects as assigned and respond to special financial information requests as required to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.
Recommend and establish policy and procedures for all County financial transactions including ethics.
Provide Department Heads and Elected Officials with financial management tools which inform them of financial status and depicts where there are problematic or potential problem areas of financial activity and performance.
Provide exemplary customer service, both internal and external to the Organization.
Adhere to all County policies and procedures and all laws and regulations as they pertain to the management of assigned area
Supervise the annual financial audit.
Develop, coordinate and implement the Finance Department annual work plan and ensure timely implementation.
Supervise miscellaneous cash receipts process.
Supervise voucher approval process, and review weekly warrant registers.
Oversee and review all expenditures of awarded grant funds.
Hire, assign, schedule, evaluate and direct work of subordinates.
Ensure subordinates receive training to render effective service to the department, the organization, and the public.
Appraise performance of subordinates.
Assist and guide subordinate employees in problematic areas. Initiate appropriate disciplinary actions if necessary.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Required Qualifications.
BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
Technical training in automated accounting systems is expected.
A license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certification as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of experience performing finance and accounting activities with at least two years of experience in governmental accounting principles and procedures, and at least two years of supervisory experience.Must have experience in budget preparation and financial reporting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling - motivating, training, and directing staff, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Deductive Reasoning— The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Research & Data - Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Analysis - Analyzing and interpreting extremely complex information with the ability to draw valid conclusions. Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks and to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Prioritization & Time Management - Organizing work activities, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, ensuring time management and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Communication - Advanced communication with internal and external customers, citizens and the media that is clear and effective, both orally and in writing.
Accounting - A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and governmental accounting procedures. Performing computations accurately and quickly and preparing and analyzing comprehensive financial reports.
Professionalism - Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ethics - Must be honest and promote high ethics.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic
Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment
Required legal authorization to work-
United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
Technical training in automated accounting systems is expected.
A license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certification as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of experience performing finance and accounting activities with at least two years of experience in governmental accounting principles and procedures, and at least two years of supervisory experience.Must have experience in budget preparation and financial reporting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling - motivating, training, and directing staff, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Deductive Reasoning— The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Research & Data - Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Analysis - Analyzing and interpreting extremely complex information with the ability to draw valid conclusions. Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks and to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Prioritization & Time Management - Organizing work activities, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, ensuring time management and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Communication - Advanced communication with internal and external customers, citizens and the media that is clear and effective, both orally and in writing.
Accounting - A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and governmental accounting procedures. Performing computations accurately and quickly and preparing and analyzing comprehensive financial reports.
Professionalism - Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ethics - Must be honest and promote high ethics.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic
Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment
Required legal authorization to work-
United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications.
Application Process.
Apply Here
| Company Details | |
|---|---|
| Company: | County of Clear Creek |
| Department: | Finance |
| Party Affiliation: | Non Partisan |
| Link: | http://www.co.clear-creek.co.us |
