Deputy Chief Financial Officer #2019 - Administrator of Finance - Finance Division

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, assists in the oversight of financial matters for the County, including managerial, supervisory and administrative functions of the finance department and ensures the accuracy and completeness of all financial records. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act Defined Exempt Position - Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the number of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), and administrative guidelines.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
• Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Service Code.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County Audited Financial Statements, Budget, and budget and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County tax collection system and property appraisal systems.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying Tennessee Code Annotated, related policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in the application of accounting, risk management and procurement principles and standards.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff, other County departments and elected officials.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in the development of written documents, reports, and financial information.
• Skill in identifying, establishing and implementing operational standards, policies, and procedures for the division.
• Skill in planning, organizing, developing and leading division staff to the achievement of division goals and priorities.
• Skill in investment and control of financial resources, debt financing instruments, risk liability funding and insurance.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or directly related discipline from an accredited institution and ten (10) years of direct work experience in the field of accounting, at least five (5) years of which must be in governmental accounting.
• Three (3) of the required ten (10) years of direct work experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a variety of high level managerial, supervisory, and administrative functions involved in the operation of the Finance Division with particular emphasis on accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and procurement; develops goals and priorities; provides direction to finance division staff and assesses staff performance; interprets, administers and assists in the development of financial policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the preparation of County budget and financial reports; ensures compliance with budget development, financial reporting and procurement requirements; assists in the development of policies and procedures governing financial accounting and budgeting; provides day-to-day management of the Finance Division.
• Assists with oversight and control of County budget, department hiring, procurement and expenditures; assists in the development and implementation of County information technology systems and equipment plans, provides general direction relating to risk funding, insurance coverage, and risk mitigation.
• Assists in regular communication with the County Mayor, County Commission, and elected officials and other departments on financial matters; serves as a technical resource and maintains current knowledge of Tennessee Code Annotated, governmental accounting regulations, investment rules and market conditions, and other related laws and regulations governing areas of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager