FINANCE DIRECTOR

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Finance Director is the Chief Financial Officer of Wabasha County and is responsible for developing, formulating and implementing fiscal and accounting policies and procedures for all County departments to assure compliance with all laws, rules and guidelines, and to ensure accounting procedures and records conform to sound and generally acceptable accounting principles and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the County’s financial management program, including investment of funds, accounting and revenue administration, and advising the Administrator and County Commission regarding County financial matters.

Provides prudent management and investment of all County funds in accordance with County policy and State and Federal laws, regulations and rules. Manages the County’s investment portfolio and pledged collateral portfolio.

Manages all fiscal accounting performed by County departments, including the combined general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, and all specialized accounting applications and programs. Assigns general ledger codes and directs all accounting procedures in accordance with generally accepted rules, regulations and policies.

Formulates policies and procedures to increase the effectiveness of County fiscal management practices.

Evaluates existing County accounting methodology, determines when policies, procedures, new accounting controls or methods are needed and recommends same to the County Commission.

Prepares financial statements and fiscal reports detailing the fiscal and financial status of the County and its programs. Presents financial statements and reports to the County Commission and provides clarification and implications of the reports.

Administers the County’s debt management policies and procedures, including analysis of debt capacity, new debt and refunding opportunities, issuance, administ...