Division Director - Finance and Accounting

Job Description

WAGE: $116,517 - $135,000.00 DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Clerk/Auditor

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Medical Maternity; Paternal Leave

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time FLSA & Merit Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance and direction of the County Clerk/Auditor, the Division Director of Finance and Accounting oversees the County's core 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.

This position plays a key role in internal control and audit readiness and provides leadership and training to assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 all grant accounting, including ARPA, opioid settlements, and other state and federal grants.

Designs, evaluates, and strengthens internal controls across all financial processes.

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 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 the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned, manages and supervises accounting staff including accounts payable, contracts/invoices, and tax rate setting process including RDA calculations; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

A Master's degree or CPA certification is preferred.

Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time paid professional accounting experience, with at least three (3) years in a super...