Finance Director

Lead the County’s financial management function as a senior finance leader, managing reporting, budgeting, debt service, grants, payroll, and department operations onsite in Parker, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Finance Department covering all accounting, payroll, and financial support services
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual audited financial statements
• Establish, oversee, and manage County budgets and department budgets for reporting and accounting control
• Prepare the annual budget
• Administer debt service management
• Maintain and control the centralized, automated financial accounting system (including Visions and other County platforms)
• Control, monitor, and record all County assets
• Oversee Accounts Payable for all County departments
• Supervise General Ledger entries
• Supervise monthly budget reconciliations
• Oversee grant management and support grant applications
• Supervise Finance Department staff
• Administer payroll for County employees through the County’s payroll vendor
• Present financial information and provide presentations at Board of Supervisor meetings
• Manage Finance Department operations, responsibilities, and staff in alignment with County policy and directives

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practice, and methods
• Working knowledge of the Arizona Auditor General’s Uniform Accounting Manual for Arizona Counties (UAMAC)
• Knowledge of the Uniform Expenditures Reporting System (UERS)
• Experience with forecasting and budgetary practices
• Data processing knowledge as it relates to accounting records applications
• Ability to perform highly difficult technical accounting work
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise
• Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints from County personnel, residents, regulatory agencies, audit firms, and members of the business community regarding Finance Department issues
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to make public presentations of financial information
• Ability to operate office equipment including computer, copy machine, fax, and telephone
• Ability to remain sitting for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder motion for office and computer work
• Visual ability for computer work; hearing and speech ability for ordinary conversations and group environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training providing the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Four (4) years of accounting experience in the public/private sector
• CPA, MBA, and/or CGFM certification

Technologies

• Visions

Compensation

• Annual salary: USD 120,000 (yearly)
• Annual salary range noted as $120,000.00 DOE (competitive salary based on qualifications)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and professional development opportunities (benefits details via PDF reader link).