SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job within the organization is to perform advanced professional and supervisory duties in managing and monitoring all finance-related functions for the County.
This job formulates budgetary goals for the organization, develops policy, and works directly with the County Administrator, Constitutional Officers, and Board of Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares and monitors the County's consolidated budget; plans and directs the County’s budget development process; reviews and recommends requests for revisions of budgets; prepares analysis for County Administrator and Board of Supervisors
- Reconciles the general ledger; and performs reconciling journal entries as needed.
- Oversees accounts payable and payroll duties; acts as backup for both positions; and maintains the required insurance coverage for the County.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of a variety of financial reports submitted to County and outside agencies.
- Assists Department Heads with managing grants awards.
- Prepares data for auditors and monitors fixed assets
- Meets with department heads and the County Administrator as needed to review budgetary items and handles other financial matters as needed.
- Serves as liaison for various fiscal agencies; works with state and local authorities to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Researches and compiles financial information as needed for financial reporting and budget preparation.
- Directs, supervises and evaluates employees within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assists the County Administrator in establishing policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Performs related work as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
· Requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or closely related field.
· Requires five years in accounting, budgeting and finance, some of which in a supervisory capacity, or closely related experience, preferably in a local government setting.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in an office setting, use computers and other standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting.
AMERICANS WITH DISIBILITY ACT COMPLIANCE
Brunswick County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $95,982.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
