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Job Requirements : This position performs a variety of accounting and financial functions related to county-wide financial reporting and annual budget preparation. Essential duties include ensuring the County's financial accounting reporting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and that the County's financial operations conform to pertinent regulations, standards, and guidelines. Provide guidance regarding Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. Maintain county-wide uniform policies related to financial procedures, fiscal reporting, accounting methods, budget preparation, and debt administration. Oversee design, selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County's centralized financial systems. Review all county, state, and federal financial reports, budgets, financial analysis and studies of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and equities; oversee development of County's annual financial statements. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, annual, and other routine or special purpose reports. Provide audit review of programs and efficiencies. Provide advice, counsel, and direction to all department heads and staff to the extent necessary to ensure effective administration and implementation of approved fiscal policies, plans and programs. Review the annual audit, review draft reports prior to finalizing the audit, prepare written response to audit findings and oversee implementation of necessary corrective action to address audit findings. Ensure audit is completed by the deadline. Develop and maintain annual and long-term forecasting for expenditures and assist in the review of investments.
Physical Demands : Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting. Using hand(s) / feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Other Experience and Qualifications : Considerable knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP). Knowledge and experience with Governmental Accounting Research Systems (GARS). Considerable skill in preparing and analyzing complex reports, budgets, and statements. Considerable skill in recommending, coordinating, implementing and maintaining financial information systems. Considerable skill in presenting information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. Ability to plan, administer and evaluate programs and projects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Director Finance • Green Bay, WI, US