Finance Director
Salary:
$51.
61 - $63.
26 HourlyLocation :
Eau Claire, WIJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
22-00198Department:
FinanceOpening Date:
07/11/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousPOSITION SUMMARY The purpose of the Finance Director is to oversee and manage a variety of technical work in the preparation, review, and presentation of the County's financial information and internal control structure.
The Finance Director provides advice to the County Board, County officials and employees regarding financial matters for Eau Claire County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only) Establishes and maintains countywide accounting and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements.
Provides oversight to financial operations countywide, including the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, internal controls and segregation of duties designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the County's financial results.
Oversees the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger management functions.
Oversees, prepares and executes the annual County budget in accordance with State Statutes.
Works with the County's Board and management to develop long-range financial plans to ensure the County's financial sustainability.
Researches, drafts and proposes financial accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls in order to establish consistent practices countywide and to manage the County's financial risks.
Provides guidance to the County Board, County officials, County Administrator and employees and act as a resource for County finances and accounting information.
Coordinates and supports procedures of County, State and independent auditors.
Designs, prepares and present various financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Develops Finance Committee agenda and presents materials to the Committee on a monthly basis.
Provides support to other departments for various quantitative analyses, including calculation of employee pay increases, contract and claim settlements.
Provides oversight and coordinates filing of reports required by Federal, State, and other authoritative agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
Performs statutory duties of a County Auditor.
Analyzes trends in the financial data and performs analysis of budgetary variances to assist with the County's budgeting and reporting processes.
Assists management and the County Board with setting parameters for the budget process.
Assesses capital and operating needs and assists with developing processes that identify and rank priorities in accordance with the County's strategic plan.
Oversee, coordinate and provide direction on the County's investments and debt.
Coordinate with external advisors for the issuance of the County's debt, including analysis of the County's existing debt structure and future financing needs and options.
Provide supervision to Finance Team, including establish work rules and performance standards, conducts or oversees performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted.
Applies knowledge of Excel functions to automate various schedules, reduce preparation time and improve efficiency in monthly/quarterly close procedures.
Participates in the collective bargaining process.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting Five (5) years of accounting and financial management experience Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules preferred LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background and credit checkEau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!Paid Time Off (PTO):
Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.
4 hours accruing each pay period (20.
8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.
75 days per year.
Manager PTO accrual available upon request Holidays:
Eleven paid holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.
Retirement:
The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.
Health Insurance:
The County offers health insurance coverage, including vision, for employees and their families.
Dental Insurance:
The County offers dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Eligible employees may use tax-free dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care, medical, dental, and eye care expenses for themselves and their eligible family members.
Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance:
May be purchased at group rates.
Life Insurance:
The County provides the opportunity to purchase Whole and Term Life Insurance plans for themselves and their dependents.
Other
Benefits:
HSA, Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.
Workers' CompensationSocial Security:
The County matches employees' social security compensation.
Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act:
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive.
Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting? YES NO 02 Do you have Five (5) years of accounting and financial management experienc? YES NO Required Question Recommended Skills Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Auditing Automation Business Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$51.
61 - $63.
26 HourlyLocation :
Eau Claire, WIJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
22-00198Department:
FinanceOpening Date:
07/11/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousPOSITION SUMMARY The purpose of the Finance Director is to oversee and manage a variety of technical work in the preparation, review, and presentation of the County's financial information and internal control structure.
The Finance Director provides advice to the County Board, County officials and employees regarding financial matters for Eau Claire County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only) Establishes and maintains countywide accounting and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements.
Provides oversight to financial operations countywide, including the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, internal controls and segregation of duties designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the County's financial results.
Oversees the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger management functions.
Oversees, prepares and executes the annual County budget in accordance with State Statutes.
Works with the County's Board and management to develop long-range financial plans to ensure the County's financial sustainability.
Researches, drafts and proposes financial accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls in order to establish consistent practices countywide and to manage the County's financial risks.
Provides guidance to the County Board, County officials, County Administrator and employees and act as a resource for County finances and accounting information.
Coordinates and supports procedures of County, State and independent auditors.
Designs, prepares and present various financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Develops Finance Committee agenda and presents materials to the Committee on a monthly basis.
Provides support to other departments for various quantitative analyses, including calculation of employee pay increases, contract and claim settlements.
Provides oversight and coordinates filing of reports required by Federal, State, and other authoritative agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
Performs statutory duties of a County Auditor.
Analyzes trends in the financial data and performs analysis of budgetary variances to assist with the County's budgeting and reporting processes.
Assists management and the County Board with setting parameters for the budget process.
Assesses capital and operating needs and assists with developing processes that identify and rank priorities in accordance with the County's strategic plan.
Oversee, coordinate and provide direction on the County's investments and debt.
Coordinate with external advisors for the issuance of the County's debt, including analysis of the County's existing debt structure and future financing needs and options.
Provide supervision to Finance Team, including establish work rules and performance standards, conducts or oversees performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted.
Applies knowledge of Excel functions to automate various schedules, reduce preparation time and improve efficiency in monthly/quarterly close procedures.
Participates in the collective bargaining process.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting Five (5) years of accounting and financial management experience Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules preferred LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background and credit checkEau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!Paid Time Off (PTO):
Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.
4 hours accruing each pay period (20.
8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.
75 days per year.
Manager PTO accrual available upon request Holidays:
Eleven paid holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.
Retirement:
The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.
Health Insurance:
The County offers health insurance coverage, including vision, for employees and their families.
Dental Insurance:
The County offers dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Eligible employees may use tax-free dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care, medical, dental, and eye care expenses for themselves and their eligible family members.
Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance:
May be purchased at group rates.
Life Insurance:
The County provides the opportunity to purchase Whole and Term Life Insurance plans for themselves and their dependents.
Other
Benefits:
HSA, Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.
Workers' CompensationSocial Security:
The County matches employees' social security compensation.
Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act:
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive.
Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting? YES NO 02 Do you have Five (5) years of accounting and financial management experienc? YES NO Required Question Recommended Skills Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Auditing Automation Business Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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