Sarpy County
Chief Financial Officer
SALARY
$132,507.00 - $172,259.00 Annually
LOCATION
Papillion, NE
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
01122
DEPARTMENT
Fiscal Administration
OPENING DATE
04/03/2024
JOB OVERVIEW
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Application review will begin on April 15th and will continue until May 3rd or until the position has been filled. Applications received after April 15th, may or may not be considered dependent upon the status of the hiring process.
Under the direction of the County Administrator or designee, perform a variety of highly skilled and complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical accounting, finance and managerial functions for the County requiring significant responsibility and independent judgment.
The mission of the Fiscal and Budget Office is to coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year against the budget, manage debt issuance and bond compliance, oversee accounting and reporting for grants, evaluate impact of proposed legislation, and prepare the year-end financial statements (and workpapers) for audit.
Coordinate the preparation of the Countys annual budget
- Coordinate the County-wide budget process.
- Compile detailed financial information for preparation of the County budget to include revenue and expenditure growth, trends and projections.
- Analyze the effect changes in expenditures and revenue will have on the budget.
- Develop and administer procedures relating to the budget development and establishment of the County tax levy; assist in evaluating budget requests related to financial restraints.
- Prepare county budget document by compiling anticipated and actual expenditures and revenues; assist in evaluating requests for determination of approval/denial.
- Submit budget documents to the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts when due.
Monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year against the budget
- Review and examine departmental budgetary activities on an on-going basis to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints; notify departments and County Administration of any significant deviations.
- Monitor and analyze revenues, expenditures and fund balances by comparing them with budgeted and prior year amounts to ensure maintenance of liquidity of all funds; provide prompt attention and resolution to unanticipated situations.
- Prepare and distribute quarterly financial reports.
Manage debt issuance and bond compliance
- Coordinate debt financing for the County.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with regulations related to tax-exempt bonds.
- Complete annual bond compliance reports.
Oversee accounting and reporting for grants
- Oversee and manage the accounting and recordkeeping of grants awarded to the County.
Evaluate impact of proposed legislation
- Participate in legislative activities as directed by County Administration.
- Monitor policy decisions at the local, State and Federal level to determine their effect on the budget.
Prepare the year-end financial statements (and workpapers) for annual financial audit.
- Coordinate the audit of Sarpy County financial records
Other
- Serve as the advisor to the County Board on budgetary, fiscal, tax matters.
- Develop financial studies and plans; forecast, estimate, and monitor the financial condition of the County to ensure the fiscal health of the County.
- Develop financial policies and procedures to ensure best practice standards.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, vendors, contractors, other agencies, and the general public.
- Commu icate official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
- Provide financial and accounting assistance to department heads.
- Ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned area to ensure sound fiscal control; prepare annual budget requests; ensure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
- Analyze and project revenue streams and future financial needs and develop recommendations regarding County tax rates and the level of allowable expenditures during forecast period.
- Respond to verbal and written requests for financial information from outside sources, including but not limited to the news media and the general public.
- Establish and maintain internal control procedures and ensure that state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained within theCounty.
- Prepare a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
- Review county liability and workers compensation insurance program, claims and coverage on an annual basis and make recommendations to the County Board to ensure adequate coverage.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, records and legal contracts, as applicable.
- Coordinate agenda, initiatives, and meetings for financial related committees, i.e. budget, audit.
- Monitor all County capital project expenditures.
Peripheral Duties
- Represent the county at various conferences and meetings. Participate on committees as appropriate; and attend job-related seminars and workshops.
- Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
Education and Experience*
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or directly related field.
- Increasingly responsible bona fide work experience in a financial management position required *, which includes at least three (3) years of work experience supervising/managing paid subordinates.
Educationor work experience beyond that required which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered and substituted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a local government Budget / Fiscal Administration Department.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge ofGovernment Accounts Standards Board (GASB)accountingstandardsandfinancial reporting
Knowledgeof:
- Internalcontrol procedures and management information systems
- Computerizedfinancial systems, software, and applications.
- Publicfinance and fiscal planning
- Budgetary, accounting and reporting systems
- Bondissuance procedures and regulations
- Auditingpractices and procedures
Working knowledge of contract management requirements and procedures
Significant planning and organizational skills
Well-developed communication skills
Effective management skills
Skill in the use of computers, technology and related software
Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing as well as ability to conduct verbal presentations and training
Ability to analyze complex problems, create reports, and interpret techn
