Division Director - Finance and Accounting

Division Director – Finance and Accounting

Wage
: $116,517 – $135,000 DOQ

Department
:
Clerk/Auditor

Benefits
:
Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401(k) match, Life Insurance, Short‑term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

Personnel Status
:
Full Time FLSA & Merit Exempt

Under the general guidance and direction of the County Clerk/Auditor, the Division Director of Finance and Accounting oversees the County's core suspected accounting functions including financial reporting, payroll processing, accounts payable, grants and balance sheet reconciliations. The position ensures that countywide financial operations comply with state and federal laws, accounting standards, and best practices and plays a key role in internal control and audit readiness.

• Prepares the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including all required schedules and disclosures.
• Produces quarterly financial reports and supports external audit processes.
• Supervises the accounts payable function, ensuring compliance with county policy, contract terms and budget constraints.
• Monitors department spending for compliance with approved budgets.
• Manages general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations across all county funds.
• Oversees day‑to‑day payroll processing, working closely with HR and departmental staff.
• Coordinates grant accounting, including ARPA, opioid settlements, and other state and federal grants.
• Designsadwy, evaluates, and strengthens internal controls across all financial ავprocesses.
• Mentors and supervises assigned staff, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering cross‑training and professional development.
• Implements and refines financial systems and tools; liaises with IT as needed for upgrades or troubleshooting.
• Supports departments with financial reporting, budget‑to‑actual analysis, and audit preparedness.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform theindustrie essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.*

Manages and supervises accounting staff (accounts payable, contracts/invoices, payroll). Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates staff; reviews progress and directs changes as necessary.

Education
:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A master's degree, CPA, or certification listed in the "Your Special Qualifications" section is required.

Experience
:
Seven (7) years of full‑time paid professional accounting experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience in governmental accounting is required.

Knowledge
:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing standards as applied in a governmental environment; thorough knowledge of the proper design of internal controls; working knowledge of federal grant regulations and circulars; knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.

Skills and Abilities
:
Operate a computer and a variety of software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat, accounting software, and ERP systems); operate a ten‑key adding machine; apply accounting principles and standards to a public sector environment; assign and monitor the work of others; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public.

Must have at least one of the following certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation such as CGFM, CPFO, CMA, CGMA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, CFA, CGAP. CPA, CGFM, and CPFO are the most relevant and preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment background check prior to starting the position.

The role requires frequent sitting and speaking; occasional walking, hand use, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Vision: close focus and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Work environment is normally quiet with occasional noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

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