DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PURCHASING

Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree and/or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing operational control for the Finance and Purchasing Department, and administrative oversight for the Budget Office through designing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring programs, policies, and procedures which maximize available resources and expenditures to maintain the County’s fiscal integrity, and ensure adequate cash flow and the investment of idle funds.
Provides work direction and planning for subordinates, provides administrative oversight to the Budget Officer, and controls an annual department budget of more than $1,700,000
Ensures that payroll and vender disbursements are processed properly