Finance Manager
Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Finance
Pay Grade: 126
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position typically provides direction of the day to day operations of the department, staff supervision and departmental budget preparation; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes and directs the financial operations of the County under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer.
- Provides administrative and technical leadership in accounting, budgeting, investment, debt administration, EMS Billing and State/Local/Community Development Grants.
- Creates processes and prepares various reports and spreadsheets including the Annual County Budget and CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report).
- Develops and implements accounting procedures and practices.
- Prepares an annual operating budget.
- Directs and controls the processing of payroll, accounts payable and the tracking of grant funds.
- Coordinates annual audit with an independent accounting firm.
- Reconciles funds and accounts, maintains records of all budget transfers and allocations, accounts for all fixed assets and performs other miscellaneous accounting functions.
- Reviews and analyzes financial statements as prepared by staff and report status to upper management.
- Reviews statistical reports for other activities such as water/sewer sales, landfill tonnages etc. and other pertinent performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Reports to management about asset utilization and audit results and recommends changes in operations and financial activities.
- Determines staffing requirements and interviews, hires and trains new employees or oversees those personnel processes.
- Supervises employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll and budgeting duties.
- Attends and participates in meetings of staff, County council and others.
- Organizes and directs bond work with bond attorneys, financial advisor and staff to prepare documents for bond issuance and presentation to county council and supervisor.
- Reviews subordinates’ journal entries and documents prepared for audit for accuracy.
- Performs routine data entry and other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing and filing documents.
- Manages and monitors bank accounts and investments for Water & Sanitation accounts.
- Oversees annual budget preparation and presents to County council and upper management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field;
- Seven (7) years of related accounting/finance experience;
- Five (5) years management/supervisory experience.
Special Requirements:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred;
- Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation and auditing background preferred;
- Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
- A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in using mainframe systems and advanced personal computer systems including Word and Excel.
- Skill in communication, both oral and written.
- Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment.
- Ability to manage grant funds and department budget.
- Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK CONDITIONS:
The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Must be able to attend evening County Council meetings and various social functions as requested. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.