Organization: Livingston County

Location: Howell, MI

Pay Range: $116,560 - $147,655

Summary: 

Under the direction of the County Administrator, this position is responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department. Serves as the Chief Financial Officer, principal advisor, and second-in-command to the County Administrator on all financial issues pertaining to the County government. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. Directs the County’s centralized budgeting, purchasing, and accounts payable activities and upgrades related procedures on an ongoing basis. Directs accounting, financial reporting and regulatory requirements and monitors the County’s fiscal stability.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of departmental operations, including personnel, budgeting, planning, and general administration. Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Assesses department operations, staffing levels, facilities, and equipment. Analyzes budgetary and resource needs, makes recommendations for improvements, and implements changes. Monitors operational costs and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.

• Prepares and presents annual budget requests, administers departmental budget, and ensures that the authorized budgetary and purchasing procedures are properly used.

• Assigns or delegates responsibility for assignment of work, directs personnel, evaluates performance of all employees, and assures necessary training and professional development. Takes disciplinary action according to established procedures.

• Manages the preparation of the County’s annual operating budget, including maintaining position control, preparing salary and wage projections, providing base level budgets to departments, monitoring appropriations, analyzing revenues and expenditures, analyzing irregular circumstances which require budget amendments and developing long range financial models.

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the County’s enterprise software system, including developing and implementing efficient processes, lead change management and ensuring decisions and/or changes are communicated to users of the program.

• Directs and manages the centralized purchasing and accounts payable activities, including recommending purchases, claims and expense reimbursement policies and procedures to be adopted by the Board.

• Consults with the County Administrator and participates in the formulation of policy decisions.

• Administers the County’s risk management program, reports, and reviews claims, and oversee the resolution of such claims.

• Serves as the County’s grant manager.

• Directs and coordinates the County’s annual audit process and implementation of audit comments.

• Assists the County Administrator in the formulation of strategic and organizational planning. Recommends objectives and associated goals for various programs to achieve the most cost effective and efficient operation possible.

• Ensures that the Board’s direction is carried out and County policies, rules, regulations, and operations programs are properly implemented.

• Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting or related field and eight years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting or finance including prior supervisory and management experience.

• A Master’s Degree, Certified Public Accountant designation, or Certified Public Finance Officer designation are preferred.

• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

• Experience in a unionized environment preferred, with direct involvement in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations.

• Experience with Tyler MUNIS Enterprise software or similar ERP software platform preferred.

• Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the professional public management techniques involved in budgeting, personnel administration and resource management and the ability to identify and implement new best practices.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of finance and accounting methods and procedures, budgetary, fiscal management, and public administration principles.

• Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures regulating County operations, applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, risk management principles, reviewing, interpreting, and communicating financial information, and preparing and administering budgets.

• Skill in assembling and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulating policy and service recommendations.

• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing and making presentations in public forums.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.

• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.

• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite and financial applications, and the ability to completely master the County’s enterprise software system ( Tyler MUNIS Enterprise) and related technologies.

• Ability to attend meetings scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

• Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs outside of normal business hours.

To receive full consideration, qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest including salary requirements and resume using the following link: https://hiringsolutionsllc.com/openings/Chief_Financial_Officer_354 

Strong candidates will be contacted for additional information and a possible on-site interview. Final candidates will interview with the Search Team. Please direct all inquiries to Riley Vlahakis at vlahakis@hiringsolutionsllc.com

Posted until filled.