Chief Fiscal Services

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

5d•$103,072 - $138,095•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking a strategic financial leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations within an assigned section. The role provides financial leadership, strengthens fiscal controls, supports responsible management of County resources, and advises County leadership and departmental administrators. This is a hybrid position performed in a typical office environment. The position supervises staff responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management; oversees preparation of financial reports, including the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and works with outside auditors. It interprets governmental accounting policies, establishes and implements fiscal procedures, monitors account closing and work quality, and provides technical assistance on complex accounting functions. The role also develops and improves computerized budget and accounting systems with department users and Information Technology, and supports departmental budget preparation and administration. A bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field and five years of relevant full-time work experience, including two years in a supervisory position, are required. A master’s degree in one of the specified fields may substitute for one year of the required work experience. The position exercises authority over professional and clerical employees, working through one or more subordinate supervisors. Ongoing applicable training is provided at the County’s expense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a related field.
Five years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, business administration, general accounting, cost accounting, economic analysis, systems analysis, personnel administration, or a related area.
Two years of the required work experience must be in a supervisory position.
A master’s degree in one of the listed fields may substitute for one year of the required work experience.
For a position in the Reimbursement section, a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work is also accepted.
Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.
Ability to plan, direct, make staffing decisions, and exercise control over an assigned section through one or more subordinate supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of budgetary management and accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of program analysis and evaluation.
Ability to plan and assign work and guide lower-level professional and technical staff.
Successful completion of the Government Finance Officers Association Intermediate and Advanced Governmental Accounting programs.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, develop, coordinate, and implement multi-program activities.
Considerable experience using spreadsheet, database, and financial software to prepare and develop documents and reports and for office automation.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex administrative and fiscal problems and recommend and implement solutions.
Ability to compile statistics, identify pertinent information, and present oral and written financial, operational, and other reports to officials and interested groups or individuals.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, direct, and evaluate professional, para-professional, and clerical employees.
Ability to apply County personnel administration principles to staff selection, placement, and training, including developing in-service training programs.
Ability to handle difficult or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental or County policies and objectives.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
Considerable knowledge of statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations governing County accounting, auditing, and fiscal procedures.
Completion of Oakland County’s Supervisory Training program.
Exceptional knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), Power BI, Outlook, AI, databases, and Internet software.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations within an assigned section.
Supervise and guide staff responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Interpret governmental accounting policies and formulate and implement divisional fiscal procedures.
Monitor unit work progress and monthly and annual account closings to ensure deadlines, resolve internal accounting problems, and maintain work quality.
Provide technical assistance to professional staff on new accounts, books, complex accounting procedures, and other unit accounting functions.
Develop new and revised computerized budget and accounting systems with department users and Information Technology.
Prepare or supervise special financial reports for division and department leaders, the County Executive, elected officials, and other requesters.
Assist the manager in preparing budget requests for supervised units, including recommendations for personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Supervise preparation of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Act as liaison with outside auditors on audit-related matters.
Provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to County leadership and departmental administrators.
Analyze financial systems, procedures, and workflows to identify and implement improvements.
Complete ongoing training in government finance, accounting, technology, and other applicable areas.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Use current countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments.