Finance Director
PURPOSE OF POSITION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The job duties of the Finance Director include but are not limited to serve as the County’s chief financial
officer; to be responsible for 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; to be a key member of the Department of Administration and to be responsible for
analyzing all aspects of county finances, providing advice, recommendations and options to the County
Administrator and the County Board; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to
County residents and the general public.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Advise and assist the County Administrator and County Board in preparing budget documents
and make related budget recommendations. Collaborate with County Administrator, department
heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and
related budget entries on the financial system. Prepare required budget documents and attend
budget hearings. Determine tax levy and county tax rates. Prepare annual budget publication for
the public hearing notice to the newspaper.
Monitor monthly department expenditures collaboratively with County Administrator.
Review apportionment worksheet prior to submission by the County Clerk.
Establish, maintain, and direct the countywide accounting functions (including general ledger,
accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets; develop cash management
and internal control requirements; develop debt management activities including sale of bonds
and record keeping; and bond 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.
Develop, recommend and implement accounting policies and procedures, reporting and
accounting methods for all departments.
Perform statutory duties of a County Auditor. Examine the book of accounts of any County
officer, board, commission, committee, trustee, or other officer or employee entrusted with
receipt, custody, or expenditure of money, or by, or on whose certificate any funds appropriated
by the County Board are authorized to be expended.
Provide professional consultation and staff support to the County Board, governing committees,
and County Administrator. Provide professional advice. Provide financial, statistical and
analytical data.
Recommend and assist the County Administrator in the development of long-range fiscal
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Position Description
programs and financial management including maintaining the capital improvements plan and
sales tax.
Provide advice to the County Treasurer on the County’s investments, including rescheduling
options. Monitor and exercise flexibility to adjust to changes in cash flow.
Assist 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.
Develop and maintain annual and long-term debt management plan that is in accordance with
federal, state and county regulations and that provides a consistent source of funds for capital
improvements. Prepare required documents and analysis for bond and other long-term debt
issuance.
Oversee the design, selection and implementation of all manual and automated systems for the
County’s centralized financial systems.
Track, monitor, and implement state and federal law related to income tax, payroll, arbitrage
regulations, single audit requirements, tax rate freeze formulas, etc.
Prepare and present financial reports to the county board, governing committees, and County
Administrator regarding department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and
related data.
Advise County Administrator and County Board regarding fiscal impact of County Board
resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing or program changes. Give advice regarding
budget variations.
Perform special financial studies as directed.
Exercise financial audit control over County financial records. Assist outside auditors and
consultants and provide pre-audited financial reports. Perform internal audits of County
Departments.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or closely related field required, Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
Minimum of five years of financial, administrative and supervisory experience in business, industry
or government; experience in county or municipal government preferred. Equivalent combination
of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired will
be considered.
Competency and demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring large budgets.
Working knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices;
considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems;
considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications;
considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; considerable knowledge of
budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB.
Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective
financial systems and procedures; ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees and county officials.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
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Position Description
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works indoors in the controlled environment of an office setting; lifts, pushes, pulls up to 10
pounds, occasionally up to 80 pounds; moves about county with occasional exposure to adverse
environmental and atmospheric conditions.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the
data with reference to criteria/standards. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or
sort data and information. Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data. Ability to classify,
compute and tabulate data.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate percentages, decimals and fractions and
interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply situational reasoning ability by exercising judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria.
Ability to use functional reasoning development in performing activities within rational systems
involving diversified work requiring exercise of judgment.
Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.
Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving lifting, carrying pushing and
pulling. Ability to handle, finger and feel.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machinery including personal computer,
telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax, etc. Ability to move and guide material using simple tools.
Environmental Adaptability
Works in an office setting.
Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
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