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Date Posted: 10/21/2020 Applications accepted until: Filled Elbert County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If interested, please apply online: www.elbertcounty-co.gov Elbert County Human Resources Department PO Box 7, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa, CO 80117 [PHONE REDACTED] FINANCE MANAGER Department: Finance Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year Approved: October 2020 FLSA: Exempt SUMMARY The Finance Manager is an experienced professional with expertise in governmental budget and accounting functions. The Manager provides analysis and recommendations on issues related to policy decisions, annual budget, capital improvements, grant monitoring, and all accounting functions. This position reports to the Deputy County Manager and serves as the fiscal officer for the County while supervising the operations of the Finance Department. Works collaboratively with County elected officials, directors, departments, employees and citizens. JOB DESCRIPTION Performs complex professional work developing and maintaining fiscal operations and policies, establishing and implementing procedures, forms, and systems within the framework of the County’s accounting and reporting systems; Responsible for governmental accounting (including state and federal) reporting and compliance requirements, facilitate auditor in completion of the annual audit of the County; Initiates and prepares comprehensive periodic and routine fiscal reports, develops quarterly, and annual budget documents for presentation; Assists all County departments and elected offices by analyzing, interpreting, implementing, and making recommendations on fiscal procedures in order for them to carry out their responsibilities while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws and county policies and procedures; Assesses Finance Department needs and develops strategies for ongoing improvement and maximum efficiency in coordination with the Deputy County Manager; Provides financial guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding asset management, capital improvement projects, cost analysis and maintains chart of accounts; Leads the development and administration of the County budget by analyzing multi-year forecasting of revenues, salaries and benefits, operating expenditures, capital projects; Evaluates complex financial trends, prepares statistical analysis, research and recommendations regarding cash flow and financial stability of the County; Provide strategic analysis to support long-term County goals; Works in conjunction with participating department designated officials to maintain a County-wide grant management tracking system; Maintains the County-wide indirect and direct cost allocation plans; Responsible for development of Finance Department internal control systems, implement and monitor Finance Department quality control programs; Works with a variety of detailed financial databases; Researches and recommends Finance Department software upgrades as needed ---PAGE BREAK--- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices including internal control procedures and management information systems; Must have a good working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting requirements; Ability to independently identify and analyze accounting and financial system problems and to appropriately coordinate implementation of solutions with County staff; Ability to interpret, understand, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as county policies and procedures Ability to deal tactfully and develop effective working relationships with directors, elected and appointed officials, County staff, vendors and professional consultants; Ability to simplify complex financial reports in summary formats for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners and management staff; Knowledge of Colorado State Statutes pertaining to County government budgets; Knowledge of Colorado State Treasury guidelines and policies; Knowledge of Colorado Department of Finance and Administration guidelines and applicable statutes; Strong oral and written communication skills, project management and systems development skills; Experience with Microsoft Office, AS-400 and SAGE Accounting or similar software packages EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of Bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration or closely related field, and five years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or any equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license highly desired for this position; Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Must be able to pass a criminal background check This is a safety sensitive position that is subject to random drug testing PHYSICAL EFFORT, WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily works indoors in a controlled, standard office environment Professional appearance is required in the office and at Board of County Commissioners meetings Physical Requirements for Position Driving: Occasionally Sitting: Frequently Balancing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Twisting: Frequently Squatting/Crouching: Occasionally Kneeling: Occasionally Crawling: Occasionally Climbing Stairs: Occasionally Climbing Ladders: Occasionally Reaching at shoulder level: Frequently Reaching below shoulder level: Frequently Reaching above shoulder level: Frequently Standing/Walking: Frequently Lifting: 1 lb. minimum/40 lbs. maximum Carrying: 1 lb. minimum/40 lbs. maximum Push/Pull: 1 lb. minimum/40 lbs. maximum