Director of Finance

Tompkins County Government • Ithaca, NY • 14h ago

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The Director of Finance has ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management activities of the County and carries the authority of Chief Fiscal Officer. The incumbent has all of the powers and performs all of the duties of a county treasurer, county comptroller, commissioner of finance and chief purchasing agent. The incumbent is responsible for directing and maintaining the financial records of the County in the manner prescribed by the Office of the NY State Comptroller, as well as, ensuring these record keeping activities are carried out ethically and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and in accordance with accepted governmental accounting standards. The position also monitors and controls the fiscal operations of County departments and agencies through the analysis of required fiscal reports. The Finance Director is appointed by, works under the direction of, and serves at the pleasure of the Tompkins County Legislature. Direct supervision is exercised over the Finance Departments operating units which consist of; Treasury, Purchasing, Accounting and Payroll. The Director of Finance has the power to appoint deputies, assistants and employees necessary to perform the duties of the office of the Director of Finance as authorized by the Tompkins County Legislature. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Maintains and audits all financial records and accounts of all units of County government charged with duties relating to funds of the County;Audits and keeps all claims, accounts and demands that are lawful County charges;Provides and keeps a record keeping system showing all appropriations, funds and expenditures, together with the name of the claimant and amounts;Serves as Chief Financial Officer and Board member to the consortium (GTCMHIC Board).Keeps a separate account of each County department and special funds;Keeps a record of all bonded indebtedness and other loans;Conducts the sale of bonds and notes;Responsible for the reconciliation of bank statements;Subject to the provisions of Civil Service Law, certifies the correctness of payrolls for the payment of salaries of officers and employees paid from County funds and delivers a certified transcript to the County Administrator as authorization for payment;Ensures payroll records and reports are maintained and properly filed;Submits statements of County finances to the County Legislature and County Administrator in a timely fashion;Prescribes approved methods and forms for financial accounting and record keeping for all county offices;Certifies the availability of funds for all contracts, purchase orders and other financial obligations incurred by the County;Provides for a system of encumbrances and maintains records;Responsible for preparing annual financial reporting and contracting for an annual audit of county financial records;Advises the Legislature on fiscal matters;Reviews and approves State and Federal aid claims.Manages investment policy and oversees treasury operations.Manages the enforcement and collection of delinquent property taxes.Conducts annual sale of property acquired from foreclosure on delinquent property taxe

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