RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the formulation and development of financial policy for the county; reviews existing policies and modifies, updates and revises as necessary; attends seminars, meetings and conferences with various county officials; incorporates current authoritative guidelines into existing policy and in the establishment of new policy.
• Authorizes and approves the development of financial systems; reviews and approves computerized applications related to county financial activities; reviews the conceptual design and development of financial systems.
• Directs and monitors the investment policies of all funds and makes investment policy decisions; continuously analyzes the investment portfolio of the county.
• Structures all debt financing; determines type of financing and selection of financial advisor; coordinates legal considerations with bond counsel; coordinates and actively participates in the offering prospectus; makes presentations to bond rating agencies and prospective investors; coordinates work with financial advisor to ensure timely and successful sale; reviews and recommends alternative financing plans.
• Establishes and maintains responsible contacts with investment bankers, management consultants, legal counsels, certified public accountants and financial advisors.
• Ensures that county accounting practices and reporting policies are in accordance with all applicable laws, standards and regulations; coordinates work with internal and external users of county financial information to ensure appropriate levels of reporting.
• Represents the county in all financial matters with other governmental entities.
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; reviews performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance; exercise authority for the departmental personnel actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, county personnel rules and all other applicable rules and regulations.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional accounting and managerial experience are required. Must possess a Certified Public Accountant license.

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Korn/Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Korn/Ferry shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the performance of duties pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local anti-discrimination laws to the extent applicable.