Finance Director

Finance Director

The Finance Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Countys fiscal functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and internal controls. This position ensures the integrity of the Countys financial systems, advises the County Board and Administration on financial matters, and directs the Finance Department in alignment with County goals and statutory requirements. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Department supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

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• Develop and oversee financial policies, practices, and initiatives to support the Countys mission and priorities; ensures the achievement of short and long-term goals and compliance with Federal, State, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the County Board, Administration, and departments.
• Lead the county-wide financial accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, general ledger, account reconciliation, and investments.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard public resources.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget; provide ongoing budget analysis to departments, County Board, and Administration; present at annual budget public hearing.
• Approve the preparation and execution of the Countys Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in conformity with the Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP).
• Design, prepare, and submit periodic financial reports for county departments and the County Board to assure compliance and evaluate financial performance.
• Manage debt financing and investment analysis and management, including consultation with rating agencies to establish and maintain the Countys bond rating.
• Identify and implement strategies countywide to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial operations.
• Oversee and strengthen systems designed to prevent, detect, and respond to financial fraud and irregularities.
• Support labor negotiations by providing financial analysis of collective bargaining proposals.
• Develop and manage annual work plan for the Finance Department including measurable goals and outcomes.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate Finance Department staff; provide coaching, development, and performance management; ensure departmental deadlines are met.
• Serve as the Chief Deputy County Treasurer, performing statutory duties of the County Treasurer in the absence of the County Auditor-Treasurer.
• Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned to ensure continuity of financial operations.

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