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Education/Experience/Training: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Management; or Public Administration and three (3) years of experience in government accounting to include current GASB/GAAP standards and regulations. Grant management or similar program management preferred. Or Equivalencies include an Associate's Degree in Accounting and six (6) years progressive experience in government accounting to include current GASB/GAAP standards and regulations. Grant management or similar program management preferred. *Licenses/Certifications:* Must possess a valid driver's license issues by the State of Montana or be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire. *JOB SUMMARY* The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures the accountability and effectiveness of Cascade County government by providing efficient innovative services, public policy analysis, financial expertise and management and oversight of the accounting, budgetary, purchasing and financial operations and activities of Cascade County in support of all Cascade County Offices and Departments. The CFO's primary duties and responsibilities include: managing and directing the Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, purchasing and financial support for all County operations, overall County budget development, preparation, analysis and oversight, financial policy analysis and implementation, direction and oversight of financial programs/service delivery, resources management and maintaining internal accounting, budgetary and financial systems and controls. The CFO's duties and responsibilities also include: making budget appropriations and monitoring Budget Performance Reports, studying economic trends and revenue opportunities/projections, tracking Loan Instruments and Special Assessment (RSID), reviewing and analyzing investment strategies and compiling data and overseeing the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and any other financial documentation for the Annual Audit. The CFO's duties include monitoring, management and evaluation of grants within Cascade County, sub-recipient monitoring and compliance, assistance with the annual fiscal audit including evaluation of time and effort reporting, federal cost principles and other internal controls related to grant compliance. The CFO participates in decisions related to the planning, direction, administration and supervision of the financial operations and activities of the County as assigned by the Board of County Commissioners (BOC). The CFO exercises supervision over the work of all personnel in the Finance Department. The CFO performs other duties as required or assigned by the BOC to accomplish the overall accounting, budgetary and financial objectives, missions and goals of the County. *ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Ensures the accountability and effectiveness of Cascade County government by providing efficient innovative services, public policy analysis, financial expertise and management and oversight of the accounting, budgetary, purchasing and financial operations and activities of Cascade County in support of all County Offices and Departments; Manages, supervises and directs the Finance Department and all departmental personnel, which is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, purchasing and financial support for all County operations; Directs and schedules the work, assigns priorities and develops, organizes, directs and controls the coordination and scheduling of projects and daily operations of the Finance Department, ensures a properly trained workforce and makes staffing decisions including hiring, firing, training, discipline and performance evaluations; Responsible for overall County budget development, preparation, analysis and oversight, financial policy analysis and implementation, direction and oversight of financial programs/service delivery, resources management and maintaining the integri y of the County's internal accounting, budgetary and financial systems and controls; Plans and manages County fiscal activities and accounting and enterprise systems to meet accounting and reporting needs in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and generally accepted professional practices, such as cost accounting, budgets, regulatory agency and government reports ensuring the safeguard of County assets. This includes participating in planning and establishing fiscal systems and policies to meet County business needs, reviewing and interpreting accounting and reporting guidelines (e.g., Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Circulars) in coordination with the BOC and having discussions with elected officials, department heads and other agencies; Evaluate County financial transactions to ensure proper financial management. This includes monitoring financial activities including cash and fixed asset management, accounting transactions and reporting. Ensures the proper implementation and administration of internal controls and separation of duties to ensure the integrity and compliance of financial transactions. Reviews and investigates large, unusual and high-risk transactions and makes recommendations to the BOC on policies, internal control systems and/or improved financial management practices necessary to address any potential problem areas identified; Researches and evaluates guidelines and standards to ensure County accounting complies with professional and governmental standards for issues such as the reporting of cash flow for proprietary programs, indirect cost proposals, federal contract accounting requirements, tracking and reporting loans, payments and related transactions, etc.; Analyzes and projects County fiscal needs, revenues and expenditures to provide information used for program planning and budget development. Responsibilities involve assessing economic factors affecting County programs (e.g., revenues, expenditures, historical patterns, ordinances, legislation, etc.) and remaining current on the bond market trends. Forecasts program budget needs by assessing program needs with elected officials and department heads and analyzing various programmatic and funding options; Conducts budget planning and fiscal analysis to support the accurate and effective development and administration of County budgets. This involves developing and compiling budget allocations, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending budget justifications with supporting information and data and assessing impacts of proposed budget changes including enterprise funds and capital reserves. Researches and analyzes fiscal data to interpret and communicate information to program managers, elected officials, department heads, staff and others. Develops cost and revenue projections; and determines the overall cost-effectiveness of various program operations and activities using cost/benefit and risk analysis methodologies. Assembles the budget based on revenue projections (e.g., taxes, assessments, grant, and enterprise-fund revenue collections) department needs, and anticipated expenditures. Calculates and recommends the County mill distribution to the BOC and distributes tax mills under the direction of the BOC; Monitors and evaluates budget and expenditure activity to identify and resolve errors, deficiencies, conflicts, inconsistencies and other problems. Develops and implements a quarterly review process, as determined necessary, to engage the BOC and offices and departments in budget performance monitoring. Coordinates with others to verify financial data, evaluates the long-term budgetary impacts of problems and alternatives and develops and implements solutions consistent with statutory requirements as well as state and office and department policies; Allocates annual budgets to distribute funds according to the BOC's intent. Reviews specific appropriation

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