Assistant Finance Director

Division/Department: Finance Department, Comptroller

Job Overview:

This is a professional level accounting and managerial position that is responsible for the fiscal recording, budgeting, financial accounting and reporting activities of the Clerk of Circuit Court and the Board of County Commissioners. (BOCC). This job requires understanding and applying accounting and financial management principles, theories, and practices which are obtained through a combination of education, training, and on-the-job experience. This position reports to the Director of Finance and serves as the Director in his/her absence.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

(These responsibilities and job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. The successful candidate will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of a variety of financial statements and related information, to include posting and/or verification of entries to various ledgers, journals, books, accounts, etc. May include such items as fixed assets and depreciation schedules, Clerk monthly financial reports, preparation or review of bank and general ledger account reconciliations. Prepare or review general ledger accounting entries.

Develop and maintain Finance Office Accounting Procedures Manual, recommend modifications and additions thereto as needed, and periodically review the manual for completeness and accuracy.

Oversees the work of other finance clerks, provides assistance and training, and monitors procedures for compliance with Florida Law and Clerk policies. Makes recommendations regarding improvements in the accounting systems and internal controls.

Prepares various quarterly and annual reports for the Clerk's office, the BOCC and external agencies. Assists with preparing the clerk's annual budget and the County-wide financial statements, including detailed schedules of items such as investments, capital assets, long-term debt, cash flow statements, and fund balances.

Interprets new GASB pronouncements for implementation.

Perform or assist in the performance of internal audits encompassing various functions of County government.

Prepare special cost, budgetary or financial studies requiring considerable knowledge of operations.

Prepare year-end work papers and supplementary schedules for the external auditors in connection with the County's annual financial audit. Coordinate the Annual Audit and work with the external auditors as needed.

Review and monitor the County's cash and investment position. Recommend investments and withdrawals as needed in accordance with the County's Investment Policy.

Must be able to coordinate, plan and direct year-end closing of the finance records and annual audit, including the preparation of audit schedules and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Fosters an open inviting environment for employees and others, portraying ethical and professional behavior in appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

Working knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

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