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OSAGE COUNTY, KANSAS

JOB POSTING FOR COUNTY CONTROLLER

Osage County, Kansas (??County?) is seeking letters of interest for the position of the appointed county\ controller. The County Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial management of Osage\ County at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners and performing specific duties as listed\ below.

Job Duties

? Perform statutory duties of County Controller pursuant to K.S.A. 19-6a03, including:

o To maintain adequate records of all assets, liabilities and transactions of the county and\ to see that adequate audits thereof are currently and regularly made.

o To initiate and enforce measures and procedures in cooperation with other officers and\ department heads, whereby the business of the county is conducted with the maximum\ safety, efficiency and economy and to submit the same to the county auditor for his\ consideration and recommendations.

o To attend all meetings of the board of county commissioners and to report to the\ chairman or the board as such board may require.

o To measure performance against approved operating plans and standards, and to report\ and interpret the results of operations to all levels of the county and to the public when\ and as required by the board of county commissioners. This function shall include the\ design, installation and maintenance of accounting and cost systems and records, the\ determination of accounting policy and the compilation of statistical records as may be\ required and a report thereof shall be submitted to the county auditor for his consideration\ and recommendations.

o To measure and report on the validity of the objectives of the county and on the\ effectiveness of its policies, organization structure and procedures in achieving those\ objectives and to consult with all segments of administration responsible for policy or\ action concerning any phase of the operation of the county as it relates to the\ performance of this function.

o To report to other governmental agencies when and as required by law or the board of\ county commissioners.

o To interpret and report on the effect of external influences on the attainment of the\ objectives of the county and to provide a continuous appraisal of economic and social\ forces and of governmental influences as they affect the operations of the county.

o To provide protection for the assets of the county, including establishing and maintaining\ adequate internal control and auditing, and assuring proper insurance coverage.

o To review all claims against the county for propriety and proper classification.

? Oversee all payroll, accounts payable, and employee onboarding, benefits, and retention policies\ and operations for county workforce

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Appointment Details

? Serve at direction of Board of County Commissioners for Osage County, Kansas

? Salary: \$100,000 ?? \$140,000 (negotiated depending on experience)

? Employee benefits include health insurance, KPERS, and other standard employee benefits
Experience

Education:

? Bachelor??s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or\ related field required. Master??s degree preferred.

? Professional certifications such as CPA, GFOA accreditation, etc. preferred.

Experience:

? 5 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including accounting\ and budgeting operations.

? 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing finance, accounting, payroll, and\ auditing functions.

? Public-sector experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

? Advanced ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and prepare accurate\ financial statements and reports.

? Comprehensive knowledge of municipal accounting and finance regulations.

? Strong problem-solving, conflict management, and customer service skills.

? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial systems for\ payroll, billing, and budgeting.

? Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

? Ability to perform complex financial analysis and work under pressure

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