Description
Manages the accounting, budget, and financial operations and activities of Yellowstone County; and does related work as required.
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Examples of Duties
- Manages and directs the Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, purchasing and financial support services for all County operations.
- Responsible for Yellowstone County’s fiscal operating results utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, such as cost accounting, budgets, regulatory agency and government reports ensuring the safeguard of County assets.
- Preparation of annual audited financial statements.
- Prepare the annual County budget and oversees its implementation and compliance.
- Determination of tax levies, levy oversight, and legal compliance.
- Assist with obtaining sufficient property, liability, and employee bond insurance coverages.
- Oversight of financial administration of County health insurance plan.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience/Training:
- Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration, or closely related field.
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), required.
- Five (5) years’ experience in governmental accounting, public financial administration, investment theory and practice; experience should include two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
- Prefer a combination of experience and training totaling nine (9) years.
- Must pass a criminal and driving background check and meet any County-specific employment eligibility standards.