Finance Manager (Administrative Services Manager III) - Sheriff's Office

Clark County, Washington • Univeter, GA

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About The Position

This position will serve as the Finance Manager for the Sheriff’s Office. The incumbent determines long and short-term budgetary needs; develops the yearly budget; documents and presents budgetary and expenditure proposals; monitors expenditures and department performance against the approved budget and general cost-effective standards; ensures that fiscal policies, procedures, and records are consistent with county requirements and contemporary accounting standards. Monitors grants and contracts compliance. Manages and coordinates the work of personnel; plans, implements, and manages multiple financial programs and projects; analyzes, documents, and streamlines financial processes and systems; understands and interprets financial information and/or the activities of the fixed income markets; uses computerized financial reporting systems; selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff; interprets and explains County accounting and financial policies and procedures; prepares clear and concise reports; communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public. Manages the department’s fiscal and/or administrative activities. The position’s key role is to ensure that the Sheriff’s Office financial functions run smoothly and effectively. This position is open until filled. First review of candidates will be March 4th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, public administration or a related field and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of responsible experience in office management and administration.
• Experience should demonstrate considerable knowledge and ability in each of the functional disciplines involved (finance, personnel, technology, etc.) as well as professional-level decision making and supervisory expertise and skill.
• Experience exclusively in administrative support roles will be considered provided the candidate demonstrates the analytical and supervisory skills required.
• Knowledge of: contemporary management theories, practices and techniques in each of the functional areas above which falls within current or potential responsibilities of the position; Relevant financial and legal requirements; the mission, services and challenges of the department to which assigned.
• Ability to: plan, direct and effectively supervise the work of professional, technical and support staff; develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within and outside of the department; prepare effective correspondence and reports; and communicate effectively verbally and in sensitive interpersonal situations.

Responsibilities

• Determines long and short-term budgetary needs
• Develops the yearly budget
• Documents and presents budgetary and expenditure proposals
• Monitors expenditure and department performance against the approved budget and general cost-effective standards
• Ensures that fiscal policies, procedures, and records are consistent with county requirements and contemporary accounting standards
• Monitors grants and contracts compliance.
• Manages and coordinates the work of personnel
• Plans, implements, and manages multiple financial programs and projects
• Analyzes, documents, and streamlines financial processes and systems
• Understands and interprets financial information and/or the activities of the fixed income markets
• Uses computerized financial reporting systems
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff
• Interprets and explains County accounting and financial policies and procedures
• Prepares clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public

Benefits

• Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
• All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.

What This Job Offers

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