County Auditor

Denton County•Denton, TX

About The Position

The County Auditor prescribes the County’s accounting system and acts as its Chief Financial Officer. The role is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, internal auditing, accounts payable, revenue and budget preparation and control, debt and bond issuance and management, grant accounting and reporting, and capital project accounting and management. The County Auditor enforces state laws relating to county finance and ensures that financial processes comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. The position oversees the books, records, and accounts of county fee offices; supervises and advises department staff; estimates County revenues and presents them to Commissioners Court; prepares forecasts and financial analyses; and enforces the adopted budget. It manages and oversees accounting, budgeting, and legal compliance for capital projects and County funds, including funds for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department and Juvenile Probation Board. The role examines and approves claims, bills, and accounts before submitting them to Commissioners Court. The County Auditor performs audits required by law and other audits as needed, investigates potential fraud involving County finances or assets, and oversees audits conducted by outside entities. The position works with auditors to support GASB and GAAP compliance and prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audits or SEFA with the outside audit firm. It also performs year-end cash reconciliation, assists with year-end financial statements, and provides financial analysis to County personnel. The role serves as co-investment officer with the Treasurer for a portfolio of over $1 billion, advises on investment decisions, provides quarterly investment reports to Commissioners Court, and updates the investment policy at least annually. It monitors compliance with laws and policies governing County debt, oversees debt procedures and proceeds, and ensures timely debt-service payments and required disclosures. It also monitors Public Improvement District bond proceeds and works with relevant managers and County staff on compliance processes and risk monitoring. The County Auditor monitors and improves the County’s financial system, ensuring accurate information, efficient operation, and appropriate upgrades. The position evaluates business processes, assesses risks, and recommends improvements. Regular and punctual attendance is required, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least seven years of experience in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

Prescribe the County’s accounting system and act as Chief Financial Officer.
Oversee the books, records, and accounts of all county fee offices.
Ensure budgetary control and internal auditing across County financial processes.
Oversee grant accounting, reporting, controls, and legal compliance.
Supervise and advise department staff and support compliance by other County departments.
Estimate County revenues for the budget and present estimates to Commissioners Court.
Work with the Budget Director on budgets, projects, and funding sources as needed.
Prepare financial forecasts and analyses for the County budget and enforce the adopted budget.
Manage and supervise capital project accounting, budgeting, and legal compliance.
Perform audits required by law and other audits as needed; investigate potential fraud involving County finances or assets.
Prepare financial forecasts and reports required by state statutes.
Perform fiscal-year-end cash reconciliation and assist with year-end financial statements.
Provide financial analysis to department heads, elected officials, and other County personnel.
Conduct complex financial reviews of County departments and programs to assess management controls and compliance.
Prepare, maintain, and oversee accounting records for all County funds, including the Community Supervision & Corrections Department and Juvenile Probation Board.
Examine and approve claims, bills, and accounts before submitting approved claims to Commissioners Court.
Oversee outside audits, including the annual audit, and work with auditors to ensure GASB and GAAP compliance.
Work with the outside audit firm to prepare the ACFR and Single Audits or SEFA.
Serve as co-investment officer with the Treasurer, advise on investment decisions, report quarterly to Commissioners Court, and update the investment policy at least annually.
Monitor and ensure compliance with laws and policies relating to County debt; oversee debt procedures and use of proceeds, ensure timely debt-service payments, and ensure required disclosures are compliant.
Monitor and approve uses of Public Improvement District bond proceeds and establish compliance and risk-monitoring processes with PID managers and County staff.
Monitor and improve the County financial system, ensure accurate and efficient operation, and oversee appropriate system upgrades and updates.
Evaluate business processes, assess risks, and make recommendations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other related duties as required.