Isanti County Government Center · 1 week ago
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Cambridge, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$113K/yr - $146K/yrIsanti County Government Center is seeking a Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the County’s fiscal functions. The role involves managing budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee financial policies, practices, and initiatives to support the Counties mission and priorities; ensures the achievement of short and long-term goals and compliance with Federal, State, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements
Provide strategic financial guidance to the County Board, Administration, and departments
Lead the county-wide financial accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, general ledger, account reconciliation, and investments. Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard public resources
Assist in the development of the annual budget; provide ongoing budget analysis to departments, County Board, and Administration; present at annual budget public hearing
Approve the preparation and execution of the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in conformity with the Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
Design, prepare, and submit periodic financial reports for county departments and the County Board to assure compliance and evaluate financial performance
Manage debt financing and investment analysis and management, including consultation with rating agencies to establish and maintain the County’s bond rating
Responsible for maintaining the County’s Financial software systems
Identify and implement strategies countywide to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial operations
Oversee and strengthen systems designed to prevent, detect, and respond to financial fraud and irregularities
Support labor negotiations by providing financial analysis of collective bargaining proposals
Develop and manage annual work plan for the Finance Department including measurable goals and outcomes
Direct, supervise, and evaluate Finance Department staff; provide coaching, development, and performance management; ensure departmental deadlines are met
Serve as the Chief Deputy County Treasurer, performing statutory duties of the County Treasurer in the absence of the County Auditor-Treasurer
Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned to ensure continuity of financial operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field
Moderate experience in the financial field with demonstrated supervisory or managerial responsibility
Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, audit processes, and grant accounting
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial database systems
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to assigned work
Knowledge of county policies and ability to apply them to assigned work
Knowledge of data privacy practices and ability to maintain confidential documents and information
Ability to effectively plan, assign, train, motivate, organize, supervise and direct personnel to create and maintain high quality service to the public
Ability to complete assigned work with accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to organize work and adhere to administrative, reporting, or statutory deadlines
Ability to analyze data for inquiries and reporting purposes. Ability to analyze workflow processes and/or design and implement procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of employees and county services
Ability to delegate work and provide effective direction and supervision
Ability to work without close supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County Board members, county officials and department heads, employees, other governmental employees, bank and investment firm employees, accountants and external auditors, and the public
Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field
Certified Public Accountant Accreditation (CPA) or equivalent professional accreditation
Experience in municipal, county, or other governmental financial leadership
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program
Company
Isanti County Government Center
Government Center for Isanti County. Isanti County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Founded in 1857
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase