Chief Financial Officer

Description

Performs complex professional work including the statutory responsibilities of a chief financial officer as required under G.S. 159-25, managing the County's budgets and financial operations, coordinating work with County Manager and department directors, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, public accounting, or related field and six or more years' experience working in finance or public accounting with increasing responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Open Until Filled: Vacancy may be closed any time after a (7) seven day posting period.

Special Comments

• Organizes and directs the fiscal management system; establishes, maintains and monitors staff and daily operations.
• Performs preaudits of disbursements and contracts.
• Supervises the Finance Office staff of 10.
• Monitors cash flow needs throughout the year and manages the investment of County funds.
• Prepares various financial statements and reports including annual comprehensive financial report.
• Monitors department budgets; assists department heads with understanding financial policies, procedures or objectives.
• Performs debt management; develops and maintains debt service schedules and payments; analyzes future debt capacity; coordinates the sale, maintenance and closing of debt.
• Reviews departmental budget amendments and related memos to commissioners; approves and posts budget amendments to financial system.
• Assists in development of annual budget; prepares and submits various financial projections and draft annual budgets to the County Manager and board for approval.
• Meets with department heads to assist with training, planning, preparing and entering budget information into financial system.
• Attends and represents the County at various meetings and events.
• Serves as Finance Officer to the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority.
• Abides by, enforces and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of Randolph County Government safety standards and regulation