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Finance Director
Summary
Title:Finance Director
ID:1393
Department:Administrative
Salary Range:$101,500.00 to $133,177.00
Description

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF


JOB TITLE: FINANCE DIRECTOR
BUREAU: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
SUPERVISED BY: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

PAY GRADE: 27N                      CREATED:
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT           REVISED: 1/23/23

 


CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under direction of the Senior Administrative Officer, performs advanced accounting, budget oversight, managerial and financial analysis work. Requires considerable judgment based upon knowledge of governmental accounting practices, principles and procedures, and reporting for the total financial position of the Sheriff’s Office. Responsible for the integrated financial management system dealing with multi-fund accounts and Trust and Agency fund and their reconciliation. Such work and supervision also extends to professional levels of pre-auditing for legal and audit compliance


[NOTE]: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performance. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Responsible for administering accounting and financial records in compliance with GAAP, GASB, other externally imposed rules and regulations, and agency policy and procedures
  2. Responsible for general ledger setup and fund/account structure. Reviews and approves journal entries and account reconciliations. Monitors expenditures, accounting records, and provides financial and management analysis.
  3. Ensures that systems used for financial operations provide for adequate and reasonable internal accounting controls and that processed, recorded and reported transactions have adequate audit trails.
  4. Manages the financial accounting software system for the Finance Section and associated interfacing divisions, including the availability of electronic information to users.
  5. Oversees the preparation of the annual operating and special revenue fund budgets along with monitoring and maintenance during the year. Professionally present budget to the Board of County Commissioners, other County agencies and the public when necessary.
  6. Serves as Finance representative on negotiating team for union and privatization contracts.
  7. Manages and coordinates the year-end process, including all steps necessary to close the general ledger, and prepare the financial statements and footnotes.
  8. Responsible for the annual external audit, including coordination of the auditors from fieldwork to CAFR production
  9. Develops, maintains and monitors internal controls and accounting processes associated with functions of the Finance Section. Aids in identifying internal control issues, deficiencies, and recommends and implements appropriate internal control procedures.
  10. Interprets and implements laws, rules, and regulations to ensure timely compliance. Aids in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, practices, and procedures. Researches authoritative literature and gives advice and guidance regarding accounting issues.
  11. Directs or participates in special efficiency audits as deemed necessary. Assesses risks by identifying areas of process weaknesses, inefficiencies, and/or operational issues, as needed.
  12. Responsible for financial administration, accounting, and reporting associated with the Sheriff’s Office financial risk management and the self-insured internal service fund. Collaborates with insurance brokers and actuary to analyze data and prepare a variety of periodic reports for the agency
  13. M.Assists with administration of all insurance policies, including the self-funded insurances to ensure proper coverage. Monitors changes in insurance needs during policy year and determines need and market for future years. Assists with making recommendations for selection of carriers and/or brokers.
  14. Oversees the Purchasing and Supply Unit to include the timely and cost effective procurement of supplies, goods and services, and the overall control of the procurement process.
  15. Timely updates and maintains the financial management policies and procedures. Recommends and implements procedures to improve the financial efficiency and productivity of the agency.
  16. Works with subordinate managers in achieving the maximum engagement and development of all members of the Finance team.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

  1. Graduation from a four-year university or college with a degree in accounting or business administration – Master’s degree preferred.
  2. Ten years progressive supervisory experience in the management of finance and accounting personnel, including five or more years’ experience in governmental capacity.
  3. Designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Governmental Finance Officer (CGFO), preferred
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
  1. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
  2. Knowledge of pre-auditing procedures, financial reporting practices and budget preparation as applied to a governmental multi-fund environment, including the principles and practices of public administration
  3. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates
  4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by assignments.
  5. Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and make effective presentations
  6. Ability to make sound, independent judgements.

Essential Physical Skills

  1. Ability to sit for long periods of time
  2. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
  3. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
  4. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
  5. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

 

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