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Lincoln County

Finance Director

Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon, United States, 97365


Lincoln County Finance Director - Newport, Oregon

Salary:

$107,922.00 - $145,038.00 AnnuallyLocation:

Newport, ORJob Type:

Full-TimeJob Number:

24-12 (037)Department:

FinanceOpening Date:

07/03/2024Closing Date:

To be determinedDescription

Position Summary:

Direct the County's financial management including budget, annual audit, accounting, and mail room activities. Develop and manage the county and special district budgets. Serve as Plan Administrator for Retirement System 401(k), Section 457 Deferred Compensation and Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) programs.Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Oversight and maintenance of all Lincoln County financial accounts and records.Prepare and manage the county and special district budgets.Establish and communicate accounting policies and procedures to staff in other County departments.Serve as Plan Administrator for the Lincoln County 401(k) Retirement Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans.Manage and facilitate annual independent audit process.Supervise Finance and mail room staff.Typical Qualifications

Accounting or related field.Minimum Experience Level: Six years plus.7 years administrative accounting experience in a public agency utilizing governmental and fund accounting, and/or in a public accounting firm.Certified Public Accountant preferred.Knowledge of:

GAAP, accounting rules and procedures for governments, special districts, and not-for-profit agencies.Auditing procedures.Pension law and interpretations.State budget law and compliance.Skill or ability to:

Strong analytical and assessment skills.Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and negotiation skills.Use accounting spreadsheets and word processing.Convey information effectively both orally and in writing.Job Conditions and Physical Demands

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment. Work Location: Lincoln County & Hybrid Remote option. Travel may be occasionally required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Tasks involve light work with some lifting and physical effort.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).WHY APPLY?

Located in the heart of the beautiful central Oregon Coast, Lincoln County offers a vibrant community and diverse recreational opportunities.THE COMMUNITY

Lincoln County has a population of 50,813 people and covers roughly 992 square miles with approximately 54 miles of ocean beaches.THE COUNTY

The County employs 489 FTEs and has a 2023-2024 adopted budget of $184 million, including a general fund of $51 million. The County has a strong management team that works closely with the Finance Director.THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department operates with 8.25 FTEs including the Director, an Assistant Director, 2 Accounting Analysts, 3.5 Accounting Technicians, and .75 Mail Clerk.Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, and a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) benefit.For a more detailed overview of our Director's benefit package, please see the provided URL.

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