Woodbury County
Budget & Finance Director
Woodbury County, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Provides financial guidance to the County Board of Supervisors to ensure compliance with the Code of Iowa. Manages and supervises projects as may be assigned by the Board of Supervisors to maintain optimum efficiency of financial operations. Conducts research and prepares position papers or oral presentations to ensure statutory compliance with County government operating financial procedures and prompt solutions to citizen problems and concerns. Conducts investigations of budget reviews to ensure proper management of funds in the best interests of the taxpayers of Woodbury County. Provides direction and assistance to departments on financial and budgetary issues. This position is under the direct authority of the County Board of Supervisors.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Manages various activities as the staff of the Board of Supervisors with oversight of financial operational areas.Operates within the statutory limitations of the Code of Iowa and provides oversight in the operations in a political environment where some responsibilities are not covered by the Code or are not specific as to their domain.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Code of Iowa, proposed changes, and their effect on the County and elected positions in the County.Responsible for various administrative, fiscal, and budgeting responsibilities including:Serving as administrative director for preparing the Board of Supervisor's Office with oversight of daily and ongoing operations.Serves as financial advisor to the Board and provides assistance concerning Woodbury County's budget and individual departmental budget reviews.Conducts investigations of budget review or financial management concerns.Develops specific studies to maximize efficiency in County financial operations.Provides oversight of the daily operations for the Board of Supervisors relative to County operational and financial business objectives.Compiles detailed financial information for the preparation of the County budget, analyzes reports and expenditure growth, trends, and projections, prepares the budget document/appropriation amendments, forecasts/monitors department expenditures, and coordinates budget review hearings with the Board of Supervisors.Prepares, monitors, and reports on the operating budgets, justifying expenditures, and controlling non-departmental reporting to the Board of Supervisors.Advises the Board of Supervisors, elected officials, and appointed department heads on financial and budgetary issues, analyzing the effects of proposed actions regarding long-term planning cost-effectiveness.Presents financial information to the general public by developing content and formatting material for the media and budget hearings.Provides support to the Board of Supervisors in the preparation, research, implementation, and monitoring of current/proposed fiscal policies/procedures.Conducts ongoing research and financial analysis of occurrences affecting the County's financial management.Coordinates the County's debt management activities, including analysis of debt capacity and compliance with restrictions/bond covenants.Participates in the development of the multi-year Capital Improvement Plan, researching/recommending long-range capital financing strategies.Provides guidance/direction to staff engaged in budget activities, coordinating with the Auditor's Office on budget-related issues.Attends meetings and participates on committees and special projects as needed and as directed by the Board of Supervisors.Performs other fiscal-related duties as required.Attendance is required.Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform the Essential Functions:
A degree in Business/Public Administration or related field is required with a minimum of five years of experience.Ten (10) years of experience in public administration may qualify for substitution of a degree depending upon areas of experience.Budgetary experience is required with a background in accounting desirable.Computer skills (including using Word and Excel).Knowledge of assessed and taxable valuations as related to County requirements.Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions of property.Knowledge of the Iowa Code as related to scope of responsibility.Ability to train, instruct, and motivate others.Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen, and drug screen prior to employment.ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.County Application Form, Cover Letter, and Resume are required.DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:30 P.M. Monday, September 9th, 2024. This position is OPEN until filled.Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Manages various activities as the staff of the Board of Supervisors with oversight of financial operational areas.Operates within the statutory limitations of the Code of Iowa and provides oversight in the operations in a political environment where some responsibilities are not covered by the Code or are not specific as to their domain.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Code of Iowa, proposed changes, and their effect on the County and elected positions in the County.Responsible for various administrative, fiscal, and budgeting responsibilities including:Serving as administrative director for preparing the Board of Supervisor's Office with oversight of daily and ongoing operations.Serves as financial advisor to the Board and provides assistance concerning Woodbury County's budget and individual departmental budget reviews.Conducts investigations of budget review or financial management concerns.Develops specific studies to maximize efficiency in County financial operations.Provides oversight of the daily operations for the Board of Supervisors relative to County operational and financial business objectives.Compiles detailed financial information for the preparation of the County budget, analyzes reports and expenditure growth, trends, and projections, prepares the budget document/appropriation amendments, forecasts/monitors department expenditures, and coordinates budget review hearings with the Board of Supervisors.Prepares, monitors, and reports on the operating budgets, justifying expenditures, and controlling non-departmental reporting to the Board of Supervisors.Advises the Board of Supervisors, elected officials, and appointed department heads on financial and budgetary issues, analyzing the effects of proposed actions regarding long-term planning cost-effectiveness.Presents financial information to the general public by developing content and formatting material for the media and budget hearings.Provides support to the Board of Supervisors in the preparation, research, implementation, and monitoring of current/proposed fiscal policies/procedures.Conducts ongoing research and financial analysis of occurrences affecting the County's financial management.Coordinates the County's debt management activities, including analysis of debt capacity and compliance with restrictions/bond covenants.Participates in the development of the multi-year Capital Improvement Plan, researching/recommending long-range capital financing strategies.Provides guidance/direction to staff engaged in budget activities, coordinating with the Auditor's Office on budget-related issues.Attends meetings and participates on committees and special projects as needed and as directed by the Board of Supervisors.Performs other fiscal-related duties as required.Attendance is required.Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform the Essential Functions:
A degree in Business/Public Administration or related field is required with a minimum of five years of experience.Ten (10) years of experience in public administration may qualify for substitution of a degree depending upon areas of experience.Budgetary experience is required with a background in accounting desirable.Computer skills (including using Word and Excel).Knowledge of assessed and taxable valuations as related to County requirements.Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions of property.Knowledge of the Iowa Code as related to scope of responsibility.Ability to train, instruct, and motivate others.Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen, and drug screen prior to employment.ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.County Application Form, Cover Letter, and Resume are required.DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:30 P.M. Monday, September 9th, 2024. This position is OPEN until filled.Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
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