JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Finance Director serves as the County\'s chief
accounting and financial officer and is responsible for maintaining the
integrity of the County\'s financial records, accounting systems,
financial reporting, and fiscal operations. This position oversees
governmental accounting functions, preparation of the County\'s Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), audit coordination, tax
apportionment, budget administration, payroll and accounts payable
operations, and financial compliance activities. The Finance Director
provides leadership in ensuring accurate financial reporting, sound
internal controls, and long-term fiscal stewardship of County resources
Supervision Received: Works under the general oversight of the Finance
Committee. Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over all Finance
Department Staff as well as in conjunction with the other County Fiscal
staff. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION Accounting, Financial Reporting, and
Compliance (Primary Function) Directs and maintains the County\'s
centralized accounting system and financial records. Oversees the
recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all County financial
transactions and funds. Ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
state statutes, federal regulations, and County policies. Prepares and
oversees the preparation of year-end adjusting entries, reconciliations,
and closing activities for all County funds. Serves as the primary
author and coordinator of the County\'s Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR), including preparation of financial statements, notes,
schedules, and supporting documentation. Oversees the preparation and
submission of all required state and federal financial reports. Develops
and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard
County assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Conducts complex
accounting analyses and prepares financial studies, reports, and
projections for County leadership. Reviews departmental accounting
practices and provides guidance to department fiscal staff regarding
accounting standards and reporting requirements. Oversees preparation of
the County\'s annual indirect cost allocation plan. Audit Coordination
Serves as the County\'s primary liaison with external auditors.
Coordinates annual audit activities and ensures timely completion of all
audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation. Oversees
implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
Conducts or coordinates internal audits and reviews of departmental
financial operations as appropriate. Tax Apportionment and Levy
Administration Calculates and prepares the County tax apportionment and
levy worksheets. Determines and certifies tax rates and levies in
accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and Department of Revenue
requirements. Prepares and submits tax apportionment reports and related
documentation to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Provides technical
assistance regarding tax levy calculations and apportionment matters to
County leadership and municipal officials. Budget Administration and
Financial Planning Directs and manages the County\'s annual budget
process under the guidance of the Finance Committee and County Board.
Prepares the annual budget document and monitors expenditures against
the adopted budget. Provides detailed financial analysis and
recommendations regarding revenues, expenditures, and long-range
financial planning. Assists department heads with budget development and
ongoing financial management. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate plus graduation from an accredited
four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or
a closely related field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible
government finance work. CPA preferred by not required. Necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of modern
governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices; considerable
knowledge of internal control procedures and management information
systems; considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized
financial applications; considerable knowledge of public finance and
fiscal planning; considerable knowledge of budgetary, accounting and
reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP and GASB; Skill in operating the listed
tools and equipment; Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial
reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems
and procedures; ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
and county officials. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the
public. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle stressful situations. Special Requirements: Must be
bondable. Tools and Equipment Used: Proficient in various Office 365,
particularly Excel. Physical Demands: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls, and reach
with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk,
stoop or kneel. The employee may have to reach up high occasionally. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the
ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the
work environment is moderately loud. Selection Guidelines: Formal
application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and
reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed
above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work
that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related
or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not
constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and
is subject ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.waupacacounty-wi.gov/departments/recruitment.php
