Deputy Financial Services Director

Deputy Financial Services DirectorSalary$45.25 – $55.24 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number2024-00512DepartmentFinancial ServicesOpening Date10/17/2024Closing Date11/15/2024 5:00 PM MountainBargaining UnitNon-Union Personnel PlanWork SiteMissoula County Administration BuildingScheduling/Hours of WorkFull timeDefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $45.25 – $55.24 per hour, DOE. The Financial Services Department is seeking a DEPUTY FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR to join their team. This position performs professional work as a deputy department head. Plans and implements a comprehensive financial program and oversees central services operations for the County of Missoula. Performs highly technical accounting tasks, prepares complex financial analysis and reports, and supervises staff in the Financial Services Department. Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. To Apply: •Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.•Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.•Incomplete applications will be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkSupervises employees and manages the operations of the Financial Services Department including: payroll; property tax administration; general ledger accounting; treasury and cash management; accounts payable; internal and external accounts receivable; fixed asset management; and Rural Special Improvement and other special tax districts. Assists CFO to compile mill levies and prepare tax bills. Administers County capital improvement program financing loans portfolio excluding bond issuances. May assist the CFO in the issuance of capital financing instruments, such as general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and industrial development bonds. Provides assistance to the Finance Director CFO, and Budget Analyst during the annual budgeting process. May prepare budgeted salary and benefit information; compiles revenue and expenditure projections and historical data; and may assist in the preparation of the final budget document. Assists the CFO and budget committee to evaluate budget requests. Coordinates and prepares audit work papers, schedules and reports. Serves as the primary contact for external auditors and provides requested information. Assist in preparing the County’s year-end financial statements and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Prepares work papers for taxes and special assessments. Coordinates monthly reconciliations of bank statements, cash balances, outstanding warrants, revenues, expenditures and payroll liabilities. Responsible for day-to-day cash management. Communicates effectively with the Finance Director on issues related to financial management of County funds. Explains and interprets Financial Services Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive issues Identifies and evaluates problems and develops alternative solutions to financial and budgetary issues. Conducts research and analysis of complex technical accounting and financial issues and makes recommendations for action.Minimum Qualifications•Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Degrees best suited for this position are accounting, finance, and business administration.•Requires 4 years progressively responsible experience as an Accountant or in the financial services field and three years of experience in staff supervision.•SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) desired.Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work is primarily performed in an office setting using a computer workstation. May require occasional lifting in the light range (up to 20 lbs.) May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to conferences or meetings. May require work outside normal business hours.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula Countys boundless opportunities.AgencyMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us