SIERRA COUNTY
Director of Finance
SIERRA COUNTY, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States, 87910
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SIERRA COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:
DIRECTOR - FINANCE AND BUDGETSDEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATIONSUPERVISOR:
COUNTY MANAGERGRADE:FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPTJOB SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the County Manager, accomplishes the County's strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and directing all functions required to operate and maintain activities, services, and department operations. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county, or other regulatory agency laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Implements all financial policies and goals set by the Board of County Commissioners. Oversees the budget, purchasing, accounting, billing, accounts payable, fixed assets, and revenue functions, including internal audit functions and financial analysis.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Directs the development of strategic plans for finance and budgeting activities, including fixed assets, payables, debt management, and general ledger procedures.Manages the establishment, implementation, and communication of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan.Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining senior staff.Contributes to departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed.Assures the Finance and Budget functions maintain sound management and fiscal policy.Coordinates the development of the yearly plan of operation, including goals and evaluation components.Achieves the County's financial objectives by preparing, submitting, implementing, and monitoring the budgetary processes.Assists departments with budgetary planning and management.Prepares and oversees contracts and grants as authorized.Prepares, submits, and presents reports on the status, activities, and plans for financial operations.Creates, revises, maintains, and submits financial reports; assures confidentiality of financial matters.Produces and maintains the general ledger and chart of accounts.Prepares financial statements in compliance with GAAFR standards.Determines appropriate methods of purchasing.Monitors accounts receivable and accounts payable.Coordinates audit processes and cooperates with auditors.Assists staff with purchasing policy and other financial matters.Collaborates with County Treasurer on financial matters.Encourages positive working relationships between staff and external agencies.Contributes to the organization's effectiveness as a member of the executive management team.Reconciles all funds to the County Treasurer's report.Obtains information for capital outlay items and records fixed assets.Reviews and distributes monthly expense and revenue reports.Supervises records retention/disposition of County Finance records.Hosts and participates in regular meetings.Prepares comprehensive and concise verbal and written reports.Remains flexible in working hours as needed.Builds and fosters effective working relationships.Enhances professional growth through participation in seminars and workshops.Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.APPLICANT MUST DISCLOSE REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MUST ABIDE BY THE GOVERNMENTAL CONDUCT ACT (NMSA 10-16-1 (ET. SEQ.).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.Five (5) years of progressive work experience in finance or accounting.Two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.CPA, CGFM, or CMA preferred.A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.Valid driver's license is required.Must successfully pass a background screening/investigation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, principles, and practices of management and fund accounting.Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).The development, preparation, and oversight of budgets and grant funds.Policies, functions, and responsibilities of Sierra County.Modern trends related to financial management.SKILL IN:Cost management.Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.Analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.Office software and industry-related applications.ABILITY TO:Maintain confidentiality.Establish and maintain service levels and cost controls.Analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports.Evaluate, implement, and manage complex accounting systems.
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SIERRA COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:
DIRECTOR - FINANCE AND BUDGETSDEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATIONSUPERVISOR:
COUNTY MANAGERGRADE:FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPTJOB SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the County Manager, accomplishes the County's strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and directing all functions required to operate and maintain activities, services, and department operations. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county, or other regulatory agency laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Implements all financial policies and goals set by the Board of County Commissioners. Oversees the budget, purchasing, accounting, billing, accounts payable, fixed assets, and revenue functions, including internal audit functions and financial analysis.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Directs the development of strategic plans for finance and budgeting activities, including fixed assets, payables, debt management, and general ledger procedures.Manages the establishment, implementation, and communication of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan.Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining senior staff.Contributes to departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed.Assures the Finance and Budget functions maintain sound management and fiscal policy.Coordinates the development of the yearly plan of operation, including goals and evaluation components.Achieves the County's financial objectives by preparing, submitting, implementing, and monitoring the budgetary processes.Assists departments with budgetary planning and management.Prepares and oversees contracts and grants as authorized.Prepares, submits, and presents reports on the status, activities, and plans for financial operations.Creates, revises, maintains, and submits financial reports; assures confidentiality of financial matters.Produces and maintains the general ledger and chart of accounts.Prepares financial statements in compliance with GAAFR standards.Determines appropriate methods of purchasing.Monitors accounts receivable and accounts payable.Coordinates audit processes and cooperates with auditors.Assists staff with purchasing policy and other financial matters.Collaborates with County Treasurer on financial matters.Encourages positive working relationships between staff and external agencies.Contributes to the organization's effectiveness as a member of the executive management team.Reconciles all funds to the County Treasurer's report.Obtains information for capital outlay items and records fixed assets.Reviews and distributes monthly expense and revenue reports.Supervises records retention/disposition of County Finance records.Hosts and participates in regular meetings.Prepares comprehensive and concise verbal and written reports.Remains flexible in working hours as needed.Builds and fosters effective working relationships.Enhances professional growth through participation in seminars and workshops.Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.APPLICANT MUST DISCLOSE REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MUST ABIDE BY THE GOVERNMENTAL CONDUCT ACT (NMSA 10-16-1 (ET. SEQ.).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.Five (5) years of progressive work experience in finance or accounting.Two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.CPA, CGFM, or CMA preferred.A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.Valid driver's license is required.Must successfully pass a background screening/investigation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, principles, and practices of management and fund accounting.Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).The development, preparation, and oversight of budgets and grant funds.Policies, functions, and responsibilities of Sierra County.Modern trends related to financial management.SKILL IN:Cost management.Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.Analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.Office software and industry-related applications.ABILITY TO:Maintain confidentiality.Establish and maintain service levels and cost controls.Analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports.Evaluate, implement, and manage complex accounting systems.
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