Finance Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The job duties of the Finance Director include but are not limited to: Serve as the County’s chief financial officer. Responsible for financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administration of the County’s debt program and administering a county-wide financial system. Analyze all aspects of county finances, providing advice, recommendations and options to the County Administrator and the County Board. Provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned: Advise and assist the County Administrator and County Board in preparing budget documents and make related budget recommendations. Collaborate with County Administrator, department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepare required budget documents and attend budget hearings. Determine tax levy and county tax rates. Prepare annual budget publication for the public hearing notice to the newspaper. Monitor monthly department expenditures collaboratively with County Administrator. Review apportionment worksheet prior to submission by the County Clerk. Establish, maintain, and direct the countywide accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets. Develop cash management and internal control requirements. Develop debt management activities including sale of bonds and record keeping. Provide timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions. Develop, recommend and implement accounting policies and procedures, reporting and accounting methods for all departments. Perform statutory duties of a County Auditor. Examine the book of accounts of any County officer, board, commission, committee, trustee, or other officer or employee entrusted with receipt, custody, or expenditure of money. Provide professional consultation and staff support to the County Board, governing committees, and County Administrator. Provide financial, statistical and analytical data. Recommend and assist the County Administrator in the development of long-range fiscal programs and financial management. Provide advice to the County Treasurer on the County’s investments. Assist in ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County’s national credit rating are met. Develop and maintain annual and long-term debt management plan. Prepare required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt issuance. Oversee the design, selection and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County’s centralized financial systems. Track, monitor, and implement state and federal law related to income tax, payroll, arbitrage regulations, and audit requirements. Prepare and present financial reports to the county board, governing committees, and County Administrator. Advise County Administrator and County Board regarding fiscal impact of resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Perform special financial studies as directed. Exercise financial audit control over County financial records. Assist outside auditors and consultants and provide pre-audited financial reports. Perform internal audits of County Departments. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or closely related field required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred. Minimum of five years of financial, administrative and supervisory experience in business, industry or government; experience in county or municipal government preferred. Competency and demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring large budgets. Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices. Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems. Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works indoors in the controlled environment of an office setting. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 80 pounds. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machinery. Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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