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Deputy Controller/Finance Director
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Administrator/Controller |
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Wage Range: |
$75,863 View compensation structure |
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists the Administrator/Controller in management responsibility and authority for the financial direction of the departments within the County. Assists the Administrator/ Controller in exercising all the statutory responsibilities of the Michigan Controllers Act, Act 257 of 1927, as amended. Oversees the operations of the Finance and Accounting Department including Accounting Systems, Personnel, Purchasing, Budget and Risk Management coordination. Oversees annual budget preparation and audit for all Departments. |
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Administrator/Controller in all financial matters and from the Director of Internal Services for all other matters. |
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised over the Finance and Accounting Department. Supervision is exercised over all departments regarding budget and accounting system administration. |
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Comprehensive knowledge of the general laws of the State of Michigan, including the Controllers Act and the Budget Act. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Audit Standards, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, and the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Governmental Finance Officers Association in respect to their certification programs for the Budget and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Thorough knowledge of modern internal audit procedures, modern governmental accounting systems and procedures, and modern budget techniques.
Considerable ability to analyze complex data, work in a complex data processing system, and exercise sound judgement in making decisions.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with County officials, employees and the general public. |
AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, UPON APPOINTMENT, MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public management, fiscal/budgetary preparation, oversight and control at a level exercising considerable independent judgement and authority, AND, have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in Accounting, AND, hold certification as a CPA, CGFM, CIA, or CMA or have a Masters of Business Administration in Accounting from an accredited university or college, AND, have two years audit experience with a properly licensed CPA firm. |
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (An employee in this classification may be called upon to perform the following tasks which are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature.)
Implements the policies adopted by the County Board of Commissioners.
Implements Finance and Accounting practices and procedures.
Acts as a liaison to all County departments for financial matters.
Oversees all activities of the Finance and Accounting Department.
Oversees development of accounting policies and procedures.
Provide operational accounting and budget direction for the County.
Prepare periodic and special reports for the Board of Commissioners.
Attend Commission meetings, as needed, in order to participate, advise and report.
Act on behalf of the Building Authority for Bonded Debt administration.
Oversee annual audit and prepare Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Develop and maintain annual budget process in compliance with the Michigan Budget Act..
Maintain annual budget parameters as defined by the Board of Commissioners.
Develop financial options for the Capital Improvement Plan Committee.
Provide backup to Accounting Manager.
Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger. Act in the absence of the Administrator/Controller, as directed. Develop and implement financing strategies for major construction projects.
Other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Controller.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The Deputy Controller generally works in the accounting offices in the St. Clair County Administrative Building with occasional travel to the various County departments. |
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