JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position is responsible for the overall
administrative oversight, planning, coordinating, and management of the
Finance Department for the County including financial forecasting,
budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and
reporting, administration of the County\'s debt program and
administering a County-wide financial system, and analyzing all aspects
of County finances. This position also serves as County Auditor as
defined in State Statutes 59.47. Juneau County offers a structured pay
scale based on grade and step. The starting salary, excluding fringe
benefits, ranges from \$100,131.20 to \$108,368 annually. The starting
salary will be determined based on the candidates skills, education,
and/or experience. The full salary range for this position is
\$100,131.20 to \$122,033.60 annually. Additionally, we believe in the
importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current
team members as part of any final offer. Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. However,
they are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty
satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned. Provides
leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce
in the delivery of superior accounting services to County residents and
businesses. Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance
Department. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training,
instruction, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work,
and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers,
promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge. Provides leadership and
management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on difficult projects
and interprets the application of accounting practices, policy, and
procedure. Advises and assists the Finance Committee and County Board in
preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations.
Collaborates with department heads and related staff to review, analyze,
and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on
the financial system. Prepares required budget documents and attends
budget hearings. Monitors monthly department expenditures. Establishes,
maintains, and directs the County-wide accounting functions (including
general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll and
fixed assets; develops cash management and internal control
requirements; develops debt management activities including sale of
bonds/notes and record keeping; and debt rating) and reporting systems
pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely
and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with
outside agencies of County fiscal and payroll transactions, including
procedural controls. Develops, recommends, and implements accounting
policies and procedures, reporting, and accounting methods for all
departments. Serves as Department of Human Services Financial manager;
prepares all monthly grant reports and supervises billing staff.
Provides professional consultation, including financial, statistical and
analytical data to the County Board and governing committees. Recommends
and assists the Finance Committee in development of long-range fiscal
programs and financial management. Advises County Board regarding fiscal
impact of County Board resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and staffing
or program changes. Gives advice regarding budget variations. Assists in
ensuring the requisite standards for maintaining the County\'s national
credit rating are met on long-term debt and bond issues organization,
budget balancing, tax collection delinquency, stability of tax levy, and
maintenance of adequate fund balances.Develops and maintains annual and
long-term debt management plan that are in accordance with Federal,
State and County regulations and that provides a consistent source of
funds for capital improvements. Prepares required documents and analysis
for bond and other long-term debt issuance. Oversees the design,
selection, and implementation of all manual and automated systems for
the County\'s centralized financial systems. Prepares and presents
financial reports to the County board and governing committeesregarding
department budgets, operating funds, special grants, fixed assets and
related data. Performs special financial studies as directed. Exercises
financial audit control over County financial records. Assists outside
auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports.
Performs internal audits of County Departments. In coordination with
fiscal staff around the County and external audit firm, is responsible
for the timely issuance of either Basic Financial Statements or
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as submission of Form A to
the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Ensures that the annual financial
audit and Single Audit (Schedule of Expenditures for Federal and State
Awards) is completed on a timely basis and any Audit findings are
corrected. Manages the acquisition of capital assets and ensures that
assets are properly recorded and depreciated. Assists the IT Director in
maintaining the current financial management software systems;
recommends changes to and installation of new computerized accounting
systems and procedures. Assists the County Treasurer in developing
policies and procedures for cash management and investment functions.
Oversees the monitoring and reconciling of the county ledger tax
accounts with the County Treasurer. Oversees the preparation of the
annual indirect cost allocation plan. Oversees the preparation of the
actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits plan. Monitors
developments in GAAFR, GAAP and GASB and implements new standards. Other
duties as assigned. EXPECTATIONS Interprets and applies Federal, State,
municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies. Attends work
regularly and is punctual. Behaves professionally and presents an
appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with
health and safety standards. Conducts self in such a way as to reflect
positively on the County. Fosters positive working relationships and
accepts new responsibilities. Learns and understands the safe practices
for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices
and personal protective requirements for the job. ** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance,
Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration and six
(6) years\' progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance
experience with four (4) years\' previous supervisory experience. Must
successfully pass criminal background check. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License. ** APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/juneauwi?
