Job Details
Position:
Director of Finance
Company:
Schuylkill County - Pottsville, PA , Schuylkill
Job Description:
Schuylkill County is currently seeking a Director of Finance to join the team. In this role, the Director of Finance reports directly to the County Administrator and serves as an integral part of the leadership team. The Director of Finance operates with a high degree of autonomy to navigate the financial landscape for the County.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Direct the functions of the County’s Finance Office to include planning, budgeting, purchasing, cash management and public finance.
- Serve as the County’s Single Audit Coordinator, which includes acting as a resource and as a liaison with the external auditing firm, departments and agencies.
- Serve an integral role in assisting the County Administrator and the Board of Commissioners in achieving the County’s financial objectives.
ABOUT US
Schuylkill County Government is dedicated to serving our community with integrity and innovation. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence among our employees, providing them with the training and resources they need to excel in their roles and contribute to our community’s growth.
What We Offer
- Strategic location: Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County offers easy access to major cities while retaining its scenic beauty.
- Community impact: Make a difference in the lives of our residents through your work, contributing to the safety, well-being, and prosperity of our community.
- Work-Life Balance: Experience meaningful work while enjoying the quality of life Schuylkill County offers.
- Professional Development: We prioritize your growth, offering ongoing training and opportunities to advance your career.
Benefit Highlights
If you are looking for an employer that offers incredible benefits, Schuylkill County may be just the place for you. Highlights include:
- Salary between $95k and $105k/year
- Retirement benefits: pension plus 401(k) with employer match
- Excellent insurance coverages at competitive rates
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days
- 12 paid holidays
- Great hours and work-life balance
- 35-hour workweek
- Professional development assistance
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the purchasing function.
- Direct, coordinate and supervise the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation plan. Review, report and disseminate billings to all departments and agencies.
- Direct, coordinate and supervise the County’s Single Audit with departments, agencies and row offices. Act as a resource and as a liaison to resolve any issues relating to the annual audit.
- Direct and supervise the subrecipient monitoring of service providers for compliance with the Single Audit Act.
- Assist County Administrator and Board of Commissioners with managing departmental, agency and row office budgets.
- Direct and make recommendations to the County Administrator and the Board of Commissioners on the investment of funds in the County’s cash management program.
- Direct, coordinate and supervise the annual preparation of schedules and submit to actuary for updating and issuing a report on the County’s post-employment health care benefit.
- Manage the County’s debt service obligations and direct payments in a timely manner and coordinate with the Treasurer’s and Controller’s Office.
- Attend public meetings and departmental meetings as requested by either the County Administrator or the Board of Commissioners.
- For public capital projects, prepare and present financing options to County Administrator and Board of Commissioners. Assist Bond Counsel with document preparation and review. Prepare for and be the County representative for bond rating calls and reviews.
- Manage professional service contracts with the appointed CPA firm for the County’s Annual Single Audit and manage professional service contracts for annual actuary services for the County’s Workers’ Compensation Program and for the County’s Post-employment Health Care Benefit.
- Assist and coordinate the preparation of the County’s Annual Preliminary and Final Budget for all funds.
- Assist the County Administrator with reviewing corrective action plans (CAPS), if applicable, in connection with the County’s Single Audit and filing the appropriate audit reports with the federal and state agencies.
- Manage and annually prepare the appropriate schedules and file in a timely manner with the annual audit report to Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Full job description presented upon interviewing.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required
- MBA Degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Experience
- Seven (7) years of accounting, budgeting and auditing experience
- Five (5) years of public finance experience
- Two (2) years of cash management experience
- Government experience preferred
The successful candidate will possess or acquire knowledge of the following:
- Public Financing and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
- Act 10 and Section 1706 of the County Code for permissible investments
- GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board)
- GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) best practices
- Governmental GAAP (Generally Accepted Principles for Government)
- Single Audit Act
- County Code
Working Conditions
Work is performed independently in a usual office setting. Travel to various county facilities is required from time to time. Work is performed with frequent interruptions. Work may require dealing with upset or angry people.
DISCLAIMER
Classification descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the job.
REPORTS TO: County Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Indeed using the following link:
Director of Finance: Schuylkill County
Contact Information
Christine BrownPhone: NA
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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