COUNTY OF DODGE
Finance Director
COUNTY OF DODGE, Madison, Wisconsin, United States,
Status:
Full Time, Exempt Starting Wage Range:
$59.88/hr. - $66.01/hr.
Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date:
November 12, 2024
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application
*
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (some evenings)
* Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:
Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
10 observed paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance Department. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects and interpreting the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure.
Advises and assists the County Administrator and County Board in preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations. Collaborates with County Administrator, department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepares required budget documents and attends budget hearings. Calculates tax apportionment as delegated by the County Clerk, ensures that tax levy adheres to current levy limit statutes, and calculates county tax rates. Prepares publication of annual budget. Prepares publication of Notice of Public Hearing for the annual recommended budget.
Monitors monthly department expenditures collaboratively with County Administrator.
Establishes, maintains, and directs the County-wide accounting functions (including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets; develops cash management and internal control requirements; develops debt management activities including sale of bonds/notes and record keeping; and debt rating) and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions, including procedural controls.
Serves as County Wisconsin Retirement Agent.
Develops, recommends, and implements accounting policies and procedures, reporting, and accounting methods for all departments.
Provides professional consultation and staff support to the County Board, governing committees, and County Administrator. Provides professional advice. Provides financial, statistical, and analytical data.
Recommends and assists the County Administrator in development of long-range fiscal programs and financial management including maintaining capital improvements plan and sales tax plan.
Advises County Administrator and County Board regarding fiscal impact of County Board resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Gives advice regarding budget variations.
Assists in ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County's national credit rating are met on long-term debt and bond issues organization, budget balancing, tax collection delinquency, stability of tax levy, and maintenance of adequate fund balances.
Develops and maintains annual and long-term debt management plan that is in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations and that provides a consistent source of funds for capital improvements. Prepares required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt issuance.
Oversees the design, selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County's centralized financial systems.
Prepares and presents financial reports to the County board, governing committees, and County Administrator regarding department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and related data.
Performs special financial studies as directed.
Performs statutory duties of a County Auditor. Examines the book of accounts of any County officer, board, commission, committee, or other officer or employee entrusted with receipt, custody, or expenditure of money, or by, or on whose certificate any funds appropriated by the County Board are authorized to be expended.
Exercises financial audit control over County financial records. Assists outside auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports. Performs internal audits of County Departments. In coordination with fiscal staff around the County and external audit firm, is responsible for the timely issuance of either Basic Financial Statements or Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as submission of Form A to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
In coordination with fiscal staff around the County, ensures that the annual financial audit and Single Audit (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal and State Awards) is completed on a timely basis.
Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that assets are properly recorded, and depreciated amortized.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles (including GASB rules and GAAP standards) and methods in their application to a government accounting system.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and procedures for a multi-department organization.
Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and financial practices.
Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to property tax assessments, collections, and tax delinquency procedures.
Knowledge of County programs, funding sources, and specific regulations governing expenditures and revenues.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, with particular reference to governmental budget and finance administration.
Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.
Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time-off, and maintaining personnel records.
Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.
Experience
Required
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
5 year(s): Previous supervisory experience.
7 year(s): Progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred
Leadership, People Management, Finance & Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or completion of the Certified Public Finance Officers Program of GFOA.
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Finance or related field
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Full Time, Exempt Starting Wage Range:
$59.88/hr. - $66.01/hr.
Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date:
November 12, 2024
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application
*
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (some evenings)
* Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:
Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
10 observed paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance Department. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects and interpreting the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure.
Advises and assists the County Administrator and County Board in preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations. Collaborates with County Administrator, department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepares required budget documents and attends budget hearings. Calculates tax apportionment as delegated by the County Clerk, ensures that tax levy adheres to current levy limit statutes, and calculates county tax rates. Prepares publication of annual budget. Prepares publication of Notice of Public Hearing for the annual recommended budget.
Monitors monthly department expenditures collaboratively with County Administrator.
Establishes, maintains, and directs the County-wide accounting functions (including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets; develops cash management and internal control requirements; develops debt management activities including sale of bonds/notes and record keeping; and debt rating) and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions, including procedural controls.
Serves as County Wisconsin Retirement Agent.
Develops, recommends, and implements accounting policies and procedures, reporting, and accounting methods for all departments.
Provides professional consultation and staff support to the County Board, governing committees, and County Administrator. Provides professional advice. Provides financial, statistical, and analytical data.
Recommends and assists the County Administrator in development of long-range fiscal programs and financial management including maintaining capital improvements plan and sales tax plan.
Advises County Administrator and County Board regarding fiscal impact of County Board resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Gives advice regarding budget variations.
Assists in ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County's national credit rating are met on long-term debt and bond issues organization, budget balancing, tax collection delinquency, stability of tax levy, and maintenance of adequate fund balances.
Develops and maintains annual and long-term debt management plan that is in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations and that provides a consistent source of funds for capital improvements. Prepares required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt issuance.
Oversees the design, selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County's centralized financial systems.
Prepares and presents financial reports to the County board, governing committees, and County Administrator regarding department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and related data.
Performs special financial studies as directed.
Performs statutory duties of a County Auditor. Examines the book of accounts of any County officer, board, commission, committee, or other officer or employee entrusted with receipt, custody, or expenditure of money, or by, or on whose certificate any funds appropriated by the County Board are authorized to be expended.
Exercises financial audit control over County financial records. Assists outside auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports. Performs internal audits of County Departments. In coordination with fiscal staff around the County and external audit firm, is responsible for the timely issuance of either Basic Financial Statements or Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as submission of Form A to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
In coordination with fiscal staff around the County, ensures that the annual financial audit and Single Audit (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal and State Awards) is completed on a timely basis.
Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that assets are properly recorded, and depreciated amortized.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles (including GASB rules and GAAP standards) and methods in their application to a government accounting system.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and procedures for a multi-department organization.
Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and financial practices.
Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to property tax assessments, collections, and tax delinquency procedures.
Knowledge of County programs, funding sources, and specific regulations governing expenditures and revenues.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, with particular reference to governmental budget and finance administration.
Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.
Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time-off, and maintaining personnel records.
Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.
Experience
Required
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
5 year(s): Previous supervisory experience.
7 year(s): Progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred
Leadership, People Management, Finance & Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or completion of the Certified Public Finance Officers Program of GFOA.
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Finance or related field
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