Hybrid Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Administrator na County of Oconee

Description

Salary Range: $122,237-$159,298

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The purpose of this position is to plan and direct all County financial management, accounting and reporting functions according to federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations. The Director of Finance has to perform a variety of complex professional, administrative, supervisory and technical accounting and finance functions involved in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the County, and to advise administrators and legislators in their oversight of County business affairs. The position researches and formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers and negotiates with chief administrative officers and/or elected officials.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

· Plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Finance Department, with emphasis on developing and maintaining effective procedures and procedural improvements to the County’s fiscal management system.

· Supervises the operation of the Finance Department; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff. 

· Assigns, reviews, and plans the work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee promotions, transfers, discipline, discharge, and salary increases.

· Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.

· Provides adequate training and development of department staff.

· Performs or assists subordinates with assigned duties; investigates and corrects technical errors.

· Serves as the County’s chief financial adviser, providing direct assistance to the County Administrator in financial matters and regarding various special projects.

· Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures County compliance with state and national standard accounting procedures.

· Works with the County Attorney, administrative staff, County Council, and federal and state officials to develop and ensure adherence to sound fiscal and administrative policies.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of Governmental Fund accounting, operational and capital budgeting, financial reporting, and management.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theory and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board’s (GASB) Principles and Statements.

Knowledge of County operations, services and policies. County ordinances, state and federal laws, standards, policies, principles, and procedures, pertaining to accounting, budgeting, and financial matters for governments.

Ability to use spreadsheet, document processing, database, email and other common software packages.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, management, and staff. 

Ability to provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or directly related field.

• Professional accounting, however governmental accounting experience preferred.

• Related experience required: 8 years.

• Preferred: Certified Government Finance Officer certification; Certified Public Accountant; Master of Public Administration; or equivalent certifications

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: 

Required:  Must possess certification as a Governmental Finance Officer or must be able to obtain within two (2) years.

Preferred: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, or comparable professional designation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure office environment.

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or military service in employment or the provision of services. The County is committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity and seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

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