DIVISION: Finance DEPARTMENT: Finance

Director - Finance Services Salary Range $83,058 – $108,043

Are you a self-starter who works well under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative

and challenging environment?

At the Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, we strive at all times to be an example of government at its very best. We are extremely proud of being a recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Sterling Award for Organizational Performance Excellence. We appreciate the professional, passionate and dedicated employees who make our office a GREAT place to work.

The Clerk & Comptroller offers a rich array of benefits including a terrific non-contributory (100% employer funded) pension plan rarely found today.

Under administrative direction of the Chief Operating Officer of Finance (COOF) or designee, the purpose of the position is to provide for the planning, development, oversight, evaluation, and administration of all finance services functions performed by the Clerk & Comptroller’s office. An employee in this classification is responsible for ensuring proper administration and application of constitutional and statutory responsibilities as well as accepted accounting standards as custodian of County funds. Position develops and oversees all internal accounting procedures, controls, and policy, and ensures compliance with budgetary policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards. Performs related work as directed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs, supervises, assists and supports the finance services management team in the performance of functions necessary to conduct accounting, general ledger, accounts receivable, revenue collection, accounts payable, pre-audit, cash management investments, payroll, check distribution, information reporting, and record keeping.
• Develops internal procedures, controls and policy for finance services departments within the Clerk & Comptroller’s office as well as County departments; prepares advisory memoranda potentially having significant impact on accounting services policy or procedure.
• Serves as a Clerk & Comptroller representative at meetings and on various committees or boards as directed; advises on technical accounting issues, financial control matters and policy compliance.
• Ensures review and monitoring of pending, current, and past Board of County Commissioner’s financial actions, as well as, financial actions of constitutional offices under charge. Confers with elected officials, County administration, County department directors, and their staff regarding finance services issues and other related Board and constitutional office matters; advises the Clerk & Comptroller regarding high profile activities. Ensures financial compliance with budgetary policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Administers daily operations through direction and guidance of managerial, accounting, and clerical staff under charge; directs and assists staff in development, planning, and review of technical, mechanical and legal aspects of various finance issues, i.e., disbursements, annual financial reporting (CAFR), grants.
• Assigns special projects and research to staff, as appropriate.
• Performs personnel management functions, i.e., selection, training, guidance and coaching, performance evaluation, disciplinary action.
• Performs review and analysis in planning and development of finance services functions; applies knowledge of principles of organizational structure, governmental accounting systems, and organizational objectives.
• Prepares and/or reviews and/or signs correspondence relating to finance services as directed, or in the absence of the Chief Operating Officer of Finance (COOF); provides back-up authorization for wiring/transfer of funds.

The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:

• A demonstrated knowledge of government accounting
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to react and adjust quickly to changing environments
• Strong leadership skills and unquestionable personal integrity
• Decisive, with a strong sense of urgency
• Extensive experience in leading motivation developing and training employees

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with a Masters in Business Administration strongly preferred; supplemented by eight (8) or more years progressively responsible managerial, administrative and technical experience that provides expertise in accounting, budget, and governmental finance practices; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

The Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is a drug free work place. Prior to hire all selected applicants must successfully pass a drug screen.

The Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans’ Preference in appointment and retention will be given to eligible veterans or eligible spouses of veterans. If you have problems downloading the form for Veterans’ Preference please call 561-355-4172 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.

To Apply: http://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/careers.aspx