ADRC-Finance Coordinator

Application Deadline: 2022-05-31
Job Type: County
Job Description:

Join our team where we believe that diversity makes us stronger!

Come grow with us! The ADRC has a team based positive work culture and competitive benefit package. The ADRC values individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives, is collaboration focused and works to build connected relationships with community partners and customers.

This full-time position is a member of the executive management team, leading the agency financial operations and is responsible for all financial matters for the agency including financial analysis, forecasting and recommendations, budget development and monitoring, financial accounting, and reporting.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus progressively responsible accounting experience including supervisory experience in a government and/or nonprofit environments. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus progressively responsible accounting experience including supervisory experience in a government and/or nonprofit environment. Licensed Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant preferred.

Essential Duties
Supervise and manage Accounting staff including planning, scheduling and assigning work related to preparation of the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and budget preparation. Instruct and train employees on a variety of computer applications, proper procedures and policies on technical accounting issues.

Confer with and counsel subordinate staff to exchange information and/or explain work policies, procedures and guidelines, identify work related problems and formulate possible solutions.

Ensure development and compliance of finance policies with agency coordinators and their staff.

Ensure that the agency’s financial accounting reporting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and that the agency’s financial operations conform to pertinent regulations, standards and guidelines.

Establish agency-wide uniform policies in financial procedures, fiscal reporting, accounting methods and budget preparation.

Supervise and direct the timely preparation and accuracy of all agency, state and federal financial reports, budgets, financial analysis and studies of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities and accruals.

Provide advice, counsel and direction to all coordinators and staff to the extent necessary to insure effective administration and implementation of approved fiscal policies, plans and programs.

Coordinate the annual audit, conduct financial impact analyses and prepare fiscal notes as required for audit, review draft reports prior to finalizing the audit, prepare written response to audit findings and oversee implementation of necessary corrective action to address audit findings.
Present oral or written recommendations to the Director, Executive Management Team, Board of Directors and others in a clear and concise manner.

Support and attend all ADRC Board, Executive & Finance Committee, and Legacy Committee meetings in addition to the Brown County Board Budget Meeting as required. Attend Brown County Human Service Committee and ADRC Personnel and Nominations Committee as needed.

Coordinates the administration of agency investments, banking activities, pension plan and benefit programs.Accounting/Budget:
Monitor agency and unit budgets on a monthly basis to ensure units are operating within budgeted levels and consistent with budget policies and procedures.

Develop budget-monitoring reports and present to Director, Executive Management Team and the Board of Directors as required.

Develop and implement procedures to identify emerging budget issues, revenue shortfalls or expenditure overruns by units.

Participate in strategic planning, advising the Director, Executive Management Team and Board of Directors as required on emerging budget issues and develop options to resolve.

Work with coordinators and staff in units to understand financial and budgetary issues and monitor revenue and expenditure status.Budget Development
Assist with the development of key budget assumptions including state and federal revenue projections, cost-to-continue increases and equalized value projections.

Analyze agency revenue projections and 12-month revenue and expenditure estimates to ensure realistic budget projections when developing the annual budget.

Assist with the development of budget policies including the appropriate level of Net Assets.

Make presentations to the Director, Executive Management Team and the Board of Directors related to budget provisions and financial assumptions and projections as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus seven years progressively responsible accounting experience including supervisory experience in a Government and/or Not for Profit environments; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of Governmental and Grant accounting and budgeting.

Considerable knowledge of agency financial operations as required by State and Federal Granting agencies.

Knowledge of tax accounting related to sales practices within multiple enterprises within one organization.

Considerable knowledge of financial record keeping principles and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective management and supervision.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.

Considerable skill in preparing and analyzing complex reports, budgets and statements.

Considerable skill in recommending, coordinating, implementing and maintaining financial
information systems.

Considerable skill in planning and directing the work of others.

Considerable skill in presenting information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to plan, administer and evaluate programs and projects.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Ability to work the required hours of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Extended periods of sitting; intermittent standing, walking and driving.
Using hand(s) for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling.
Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people, objects or injuries at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

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