Chief Financial Officer
Barrow County BOC - , GA, United StatesWork at Barrow County BOC
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Overview
This position is responsible for directing the county's financial operations and for coordinating the maintenance of county financial records.
- Manages staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; providing leadership and guidance; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations;
- Analyzes agenda items to assess financial impact;
- Advises the County Manager, the Board, departmental directors, and elected officials on financial matters;
- Develops the county's operating and capital budgets;
- Supervises and monitors the general ledger;
- Monitors revenue and expenditures under the current budget; approves budget amendments;
- Coordinates annual external audits;
- Evaluates and reviews requests for bids and requests for proposals for county purchases;
- Prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
- Oversees the grant program;
- Oversees the Capital Assets System;
- Supervises the annual capital assets physical count;
- Oversees the operations of the county's accounting system and the development, implementation, and review of accounting procedures;
- Prepares semi-annual financial reports;
- Prepares the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Report of Local Government Finances;
- Performs cost analysis studies of county operations;
- Reviews and assists with the accounting for the County’s debt obligations; and monitors payments for timeliness and accuracy;
- Establishes internal controls to ensure that the county's assets are protected from theft;
- Prepares the EMMA reports for the annual bond disclosure;
- Prepares Development Authority annual reports;
- Conducts internal audits, including petty cash, change funds, and bank reconciliations of the elected officials and the airport;
- Analyzes monthly revenues and expenditures; prepares quarterly financial reports;
- Interprets and applies financial accounting standards; and
- Performs other assigned duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field;
- Five (5) years of related work experience;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
- Member of Government Finance Officers Association;
- Member of the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association; and
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
- Knowledge of the Uniform Chart of Accounts of Georgia;
- Knowledge of Georgia state law concerning the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets;
- Knowledge of Georgia Department of Revenue Compliance Guidelines for advertising the Property Tax Digest history and public hearings of increase in taxes;
- Knowledge of the Guide to Local Opinion Sales Tax Negotiations;
- Knowledge of SPLOST preparation guidelines and procedures;
- Knowledge of state laws relevant to grant requirements, audits, and municipal financial operations;
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs;
- Skill in organizing and directing the activities of personnel;
- Skill in management and supervision;
- Skill in the development and implementation of strategic plans and goals;
- Skill in the preparation of complex financial reports; and
- Skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an office.