Deputy Director Accounting and Finance

Washington County, MN•Grant, MN

71d•$113,048 - $154,523•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Accounting and Finance assists in the overall leadership and management of the County's financial operations. This position supports the Director in overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash and debt management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The Deputy Director provides strategic and technical guidance to division managers and staff, ensures adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB), and contributes to the development and implementation of financial policies and internal controls. The role also involves coordinating the annual audit, preparing the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and supporting long-term financial planning. In the Director's absence, the Deputy Director assumes responsibility for departmental leadership and decision-making. The Deputy Director of Accounting and Finance supports the vision and strategy for countywide accounting and financial services, by providing supervision of department operations and as an active member of the department's management team and representative of the department in facilitating strong, productive relationships with other county departments.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field and eight years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or related work; with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial capacity.
OR a Master's Degree in a related field, and six years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or related work; with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) license
Experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial systems and county organization, operation, and ability to apply that knowledge
Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrates knowledge of continuous quality improvement.
Promotes the use of data and continuous quality improvement to drive the department's work and achieve results.
Demonstrates knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Demonstrates the ability to apply accounting theory and GAAP to developing and maintaining effective accounting operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the state and federal laws affecting accounting principles, department activities, and financial operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the government financial and accounting activities and practices.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public debt financing.
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of cash and treasury management, and investment of public funds.
Demonstrates ability to provide quality service when dealing with internal and external customers.
Define the vision, strategy, services and delivery for County finance and accounting operations.
Assist the Director to develop, apply, evaluate and administer policies and procedures that increase fiscal management effectiveness.
Work with the management team to evaluate, define, plan and implement initiatives, programs and best practices to improve financial management.
Ensure regulatory and legal compliance.
Collaborate with department staff to develop strategies to meet short- and long-term financial needs.
As delegated, provide leadership and consultation to other departments on finance, accounting and business operations.
Assist the Director in serving as a liaison between the County and external financial service providers (banks, bond rating agencies, financial advisors, etc.).
Maintain stakeholder communications and resolve complex issues.
Under Department Head direction, supervise County accounting and finance processes and operations.
Supervise general ledger standards and accounting system operations.
Ensure country financial records are accurate.
Supervise cash management, investment and treasury operations.
Supervise all receipt and disbursement of funds.
Coordinate depository, brokerage, safekeeping and payment processes to safeguard financial assets.
Oversee fixed asset processes to track non-financial assets.
Collaborate and contribute to planning and execution of bond financing and securities ratings.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory standards and legal requirements for accounting and finance.
Identify and resolve complex accounting and finance issues.
Participate in budget preparation and management.
Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual departmental budget.
Monitor revenues and spending and approve expenditures.
Work with department management team to evaluate and propose budgets to meet service, equipment and staffing needs.
Assist in developing operational and financial proposals for projects and initiatives.
Coordinate department management efforts to realign budget with program changes, or as necessary.
Supervise the development of financial models and projections for countywide use.
Manage assigned staff.
Supervise staff to meet department goals and performance objectives.
Collaborate with department management team on staffing decisions.
Provide work direction.
Facilitate or recommend training.
Guide staff through changes in processes, services or programs.
Conduct performance reviews.
Provide professional accounting leadership to staff in other departments.
Perform duties and responsibilities of Director-Accounting & Finance in the Director's absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.