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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and implements policies and procedures for the department.
- Acts as Finance Director in his/her absence or unavailability, including: providing direction and advice in the resolution of financial questions with department heads, elected officials and county board members; preparing materials for the County Board and committee board agendas and attending meetings; ensuring preparation of the annual budget; ensuring continuity of the external audit; conducting the bidding process; completing assigned projects; making presentations; and performing other duties as assigned or required.
- Maintains confidentiality due to the sensitive and confidential issues handled by the position.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of budget preparation process and assists throughout the process.
- Assists with the procurement process, including explaining purchasing policy requirements, preparing bid documents, tracking questions, sending out addenda, and preparing results.
- Assists throughout the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including working to provide the external auditors with the necessary reports and information, coordinating with other departments, preparing necessary work papers and assisting with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section.
- Conducts research and financial analysis; makes recommendations to the Finance Director on financial matters.
- Serves as a resource to County personnel on the financial system and budget related topics by attending user group meetings, developing policy and procedures, and learning the financial system.