Weber County ยท 2 days ago
Division Director - Finance and Accounting
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expWeber County is seeking a Division Director of Finance and Accounting to oversee the County's core accounting functions. This role includes financial reporting, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while providing leadership and training to staff.
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Responsibilities
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-to-actual analysis, and audit preparedness
Other duties as assigned
As assigned, manages and supervises accounting staff including accounts payable, contracts/invoices, and payroll; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
Qualification
Required
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
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
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles 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
Considerable knowledge of research methods and statistical techniques
Working knowledge of computer database programs and data extraction methods
Working knowledge of supervisory practices
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards
Skill in operating a computer and various software applications, especially Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat programs
Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems
Skill in operating a ten-key adding machine or calculator
Ability to apply accounting principles and standards to a public sector environment
Ability to assign and monitor the work of others
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, other departments, and the general public
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation, such as CGFM, CPFO, CMA, CGMA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, CFA, CGAP
CPA, CGFM, and CPFO designations are the most relevant and preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Retirement
401k match
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Accident
Critical Illness
Company
Weber County
Weber County is a government website that provides property tax, marriage license, passport, and information services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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