CFO/Finance Director
GFOASC LLC - Lexington, SC
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Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina - since 1984Position: CFO/Finance DirectorCompany: County of Calhoun - Calhoun, SC, United StatesJob DetailsJob Title: CFO/Finance DirectorDepartment: 100 - AdministrationReports To: County AdministratorFLSA Status: ExemptPrepared Date: 3/2/2023SummaryCoordinates and supervises all operations of the Finance Department. Works closely with Procurement, Information Technology and Tax Assessor. Performs a variety of complex professional, administrative, supervisory and technical accounting and finance functions involved in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the County, and to advise administrator and legislators in their oversight of County business affairs. This position plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies, reporting program progress to executive-level administration.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties outlined below represent the majority of responsibilities required to execute this position. Other duties may be assigned related to this type of work as necessary.Establishes and maintains internal control procedures, and ensures County compliance with state and federal standard accounting procedures and its adherence to sound fiscal and administrative policies.Provide support to all departments in all fiscal affairs involved in the provision of services to citizens of the County.Works with County Administrator to prepare project, budgetary and financial recommendations for County Council.Works with bond attorneys to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and all other financial instruments needed to ensure financial health and security of the County.Works with municipalities and school district to set millage and ensure tax distributions are accurate.Assists fire district(s) in budgetary compliance and attends meetings when requested.Oversees reconciliation of County's bank accounts, including all proprietary funds and checks them for accuracy.Manages daily operations of Finance Department to include all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Capital Assets Management, Debt Service, Lease Management, Encumbrances, and Journalizing.Manages fuel cards and fleet, including maintenance and any lease purchase contracts associated.Reviews budget requests and recommends funding levels; monitors revenue and expenditures during fiscal year.Helps solicit proposals; recommends award; ensures requirements are met; coordinates project implementation.Files quarterly DSS reimbursement reports and tracks revenue from the State.Assists in preparing and reconciling fixed assets records, records lease transactions, and approves various disbursements.Posts CD and all investment interest to general ledger.Generates quarterly financial reports for Administrator and presents summary at scheduled meetings at least once per quarter.Works with external auditors in preparation of annual financial report.Prepares budget transfers and adjusting journal entries to general ledger.Ensures the preparation and maintenance of accurate and complete financial records for the County.Directs the preparation and administration of the County's annual budgets; meets with Department Heads to discuss budgetary needs and presents budget to County Council.Attends financial conferences and meetings as they pertain to the County's fiscal welfare and keeps abreast of all new accounting rules and issued GASB pronouncements.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret line and bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables, and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient.Contact InformationBrandy RobersonLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Phone: NAFax: #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16