Finance Director

Isanti County•Cambridge, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the County’s fiscal functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and internal controls. This position ensures the integrity of the County’s financial systems, advises the County Board and Administration on financial matters, and directs the Finance Department in alignment with County goals and statutory requirements. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Department supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
Moderate experience in the financial field with demonstrated supervisory or managerial responsibility.
Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, audit processes, and grant accounting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial database systems.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to assigned work.
Knowledge of county policies and ability to apply them to assigned work.
Knowledge of data privacy practices and ability to maintain confidential documents and information.
Ability to effectively plan, assign, train, motivate, organize, supervise and direct personnel to create and maintain high quality service to the public.
Ability to complete assigned work with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Ability to organize work and adhere to administrative, reporting, or statutory deadlines.
Ability to analyze data for inquiries and reporting purposes.
Ability to analyze workflow processes and/or design and implement procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of employees and county services.
Ability to delegate work and provide effective direction and supervision.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County Board members, county officials and department heads, employees, other governmental employees, bank and investment firm employees, accountants and external auditors, and the public.
Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant Accreditation (CPA) or equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience in municipal, county, or other governmental financial leadership.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee financial policies, practices, and initiatives to support the Counties mission and priorities; ensures the achievement of short and long-term goals and compliance with Federal, State, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the County Board, Administration, and departments.
Lead the county-wide financial accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, general ledger, account reconciliation, and investments.
Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard public resources.
Assist in the development of the annual budget; provide ongoing budget analysis to departments, County Board, and Administration; present at annual budget public hearing.
Approve the preparation and execution of the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in conformity with the Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP).
Design, prepare, and submit periodic financial reports for county departments and the County Board to assure compliance and evaluate financial performance.
Manage debt financing and investment analysis and management, including consultation with rating agencies to establish and maintain the County’s bond rating.
Responsible for maintaining the County’s Financial software systems.
Identify and implement strategies countywide to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial operations.
Oversee and strengthen systems designed to prevent, detect, and respond to financial fraud and irregularities.
Support labor negotiations by providing financial analysis of collective bargaining proposals.
Develop and manage annual work plan for the Finance Department including measurable goals and outcomes.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate Finance Department staff; provide coaching, development, and performance management; ensure departmental deadlines are met.
Serve as the Chief Deputy County Treasurer, performing statutory duties of the County Treasurer in the absence of the County Auditor-Treasurer.
Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned to ensure continuity of financial operations.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program