Assistant Finance Director

The County is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR. With the upcoming retirement of the County's Finance Director, we are looking for someone who has:

• a passion for finance
• actually worked for at least 7 years as a senior staff accountant, in auditing, or as an assistant finance director or equivalent in a government setting preparing financial statements or governmental audits
• supervised 5 or more employees for at least 3 years in an accounting or auditing environment
• a bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline 
• a CPA or is able to sit for the exam is preferred

(All these credentials MUST be noted on your application to be considered.)

If you meet or exceed all the thresholds listed above, please keep reading to determine if this position is the next best step in your career.

Largely the Assistant Finance Director assists with maintaining accounts of the financial transactions of the 46 County departments and entities under the County's umbrella. You'll do this in accordance with laws, regulations, ordinances, and generally accepted accounting principles. You will be working closely with the Director and other members of the finance team to provide timely and accurate financial information for the County.

HIRING SALARY:  $85,508 - $125,000 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

DUTIES ALSO INCLUDE: 

• Directing staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting records, 
• Acting on behalf of the Finance Director in her absence, 
• Participating in various aspects of personnel administration within the office, including hiring, terminating, grievance procedures and coordinating employee training, 
• Reviewing financial reports for errors and omissions, 
• Coordinating required information for external auditors, 
• Preparing information for required regulatory reporting, 
• Coordinating/preparing information for various debt issues, 
• Preparing information for various special projects as requested by management, 
• Attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments as adopted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Finance Officers of America, 
• Responding to employee and citizen questions and comments in a timely and courteous manner

Minimum Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or other related field, supplemented with at least 7 years or more as a senior staff accountant, in auditing, or as an assistant finance director or equivalent in a government setting preparing financial statements or governmental audits. Must have at least 3 years supervising 5 or more employees.

Minimum Qualifications:  Certified Public Accountant or the eligibility to sit for the exam is preferred.   Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial reporting as applicable to local government. Extensive knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Strong communications skills are critical to the success of this position, especially when explaining financial terms to non-finance employees,
• Must have the ability to interpret accounting reports and records and to analyze accounting data for internal control and reporting purposes,
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial reporting as applicable to local government,
• Extensive knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, 
• Robust skills with computer applications, performance management, planning, and presentations are essential.