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Finance Department Manager
This position is responsible for the overall administrative oversight, planning, coordinating, and management of the Finance Department for the County including financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administration of the County's debt program and administering a County-wide financial system, and analyzing all aspects of County finances. This position also serves as County Auditor as defined in State Statutes 59.47. Juneau County offers a structured pay scale based on grade and step. The starting salary, excluding fringe benefits, ranges from $100,131.20 to $108,368 annually. The starting salary will be determined based on the candidates skills, education, and/or experience. The full salary range for this position is $100,131.20 to $122,033.60 annually. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. Examples of Duties: Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior accounting services to County residents and businesses. Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance Department. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training, instruction, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects and interprets the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure. Advises and assists the Finance Committee and County Board in preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations. Collaborates with department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepares required budget documents and attends budget hearings. Monitors monthly department expenditures. Establishes, maintains, and directs the County-wide accounting functions (including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets; develops cash management and internal control requirements; develops debt management activities including sale of bonds/notes and record keeping; and debt rating) and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions, including procedural controls. Develops, recommends, and implements accounting policies and procedures, reporting, and accounting methods for all departments. Serves as Department of Human Services Financial manager; prepares all monthly grant reports and supervises billing staff. Provides professional consultation, including financial, statistical and analytical data to the County Board and governing committees. Recommends and assists the Finance Committee in development of long-range fiscal programs and financial management. Advises County Board regarding fiscal impact of County Board resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Gives advice regarding budget variations. Assists in ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County's national credit rating are met on long-term debt and bond issues organization, budget balancing, tax collection delinquency, stability of tax levy, and maintenance of adequate fund balances. Develops and maintains annual and long-term debt management plan that are in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations and that provides a consistent source of funds for capital improvements. Prepares required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt issuance. Oversees the design, selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County's centralized financial systems. Prepares and presents financial reports to the County board and governing committees regarding department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and related data. Performs special financial studies as directed. Exercises financial audit control over County financial records. Assists outside auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports. Performs internal audits of County Departments. In coordination with fiscal staff around the County and external audit firm, is responsible for the timely issuance of either Basic Financial Statements or Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as submission of Form A to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Ensures that the annual financial audit and Single Audit (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal and State Awards) is completed on a timely basis and any Audit findings are corrected. Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that assets are properly recorded and depreciated. Assists the IT Director in maintaining the current financial management software systems; recommends changes to and installation of new computerized accounting systems and procedures. Assists the County Treasurer in developing policies and procedures for cash management and investment functions. Oversees the monitoring and reconciling of the county ledger tax accounts with the County Treasurer. Oversees the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation plan. Oversees the preparation of the actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits plan. Monitors developments in GAAFR, GAAP and GASB and implements new standards. Other duties as assigned. Expectations: Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies. Attends work regularly and is punctual. Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with health and safety standards. Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County. Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities. Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job. Other Experience and Qualifications: Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration and six (6) years' progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance experience with four (4) years' previous supervisory experience. Must successfully pass criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.
This position is responsible for the overall administrative oversight, planning, coordinating, and management of the Finance Department for the County including financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administration of the County's debt program and administering a County-wide financial system, and analyzing all aspects of County finances. This position also serves as County Auditor as defined in State Statutes 59.47. Juneau County offers a structured pay scale based on grade and step. The starting salary, excluding fringe benefits, ranges from $100,131.20 to $108,368 annually. The starting salary will be determined based on the candidates skills, education, and/or experience. The full salary range for this position is $100,131.20 to $122,033.60 annually. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. Examples of Duties: Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior accounting services to County residents and businesses. Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance Department. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training, instruction, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects and interprets the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure. Advises and assists the Finance Committee and County Board in preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations. Collaborates with department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepares required budget documents and attends budget hearings. Monitors monthly department expenditures. Establishes, maintains, and directs the County-wide accounting functions (including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets; develops cash management and internal control requirements; develops debt management activities including sale of bonds/notes and record keeping; and debt rating) and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions, including procedural controls. Develops, recommends, and implements accounting policies and procedures, reporting, and accounting methods for all departments. Serves as Department of Human Services Financial manager; prepares all monthly grant reports and supervises billing staff. Provides professional consultation, including financial, statistical and analytical data to the County Board and governing committees. Recommends and assists the Finance Committee in development of long-range fiscal programs and financial management. Advises County Board regarding fiscal impact of County Board resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Gives advice regarding budget variations. Assists in ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County's national credit rating are met on long-term debt and bond issues organization, budget balancing, tax collection delinquency, stability of tax levy, and maintenance of adequate fund balances. Develops and maintains annual and long-term debt management plan that are in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations and that provides a consistent source of funds for capital improvements. Prepares required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt issuance. Oversees the design, selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the County's centralized financial systems. Prepares and presents financial reports to the County board and governing committees regarding department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and related data. Performs special financial studies as directed. Exercises financial audit control over County financial records. Assists outside auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports. Performs internal audits of County Departments. In coordination with fiscal staff around the County and external audit firm, is responsible for the timely issuance of either Basic Financial Statements or Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as submission of Form A to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Ensures that the annual financial audit and Single Audit (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal and State Awards) is completed on a timely basis and any Audit findings are corrected. Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that assets are properly recorded and depreciated. Assists the IT Director in maintaining the current financial management software systems; recommends changes to and installation of new computerized accounting systems and procedures. Assists the County Treasurer in developing policies and procedures for cash management and investment functions. Oversees the monitoring and reconciling of the county ledger tax accounts with the County Treasurer. Oversees the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation plan. Oversees the preparation of the actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits plan. Monitors developments in GAAFR, GAAP and GASB and implements new standards. Other duties as assigned. Expectations: Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies. Attends work regularly and is punctual. Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with health and safety standards. Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County. Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities. Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job. Other Experience and Qualifications: Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration and six (6) years' progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance experience with four (4) years' previous supervisory experience. Must successfully pass criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.