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Position:
CFO/Finance Director

Company:
County of Calhoun - Calhoun, SC , United States

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Job Description:

Job Title: CFO/Finance Director

Department: 100 - Administration

Reports To: County Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 3/2/2023

Summary

Coordinates and supervises all operations of the Finance Department. Works closely

with Procurement, Information Technology and Tax Assessor. Performs a variety of

complex professional, administrative, supervisory and technical accounting and finance

functions involved in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the County, and to

advice administrator and legislators in their oversight of County business affairs. This

position plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies,

reporting program progress to executive-level administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below represent the majority of responsibilities required to execute this position. Other duties

may be assigned related to this type of work as necessary.

• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures, and ensures County compliance with state and federal

standard accounting procedures and its adherence to sound fiscal and administrative policies;

• Provide support to all departments in all fiscal affairs involved in the provision of services to citizens of the County;

• Works with County Administrator to prepare project, budgetary and financial recommendations for County

Council;

• Works with bond attorneys to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and all other financial

instruments needed to ensure financial health and security of the County;

• Works with municipalities and school district to set millage and ensure tax distributions are accurate;

• Assists fire district(s) in budgetary compliance and attends meetings when requested;

• Oversees reconciliation of County’s bank accounts, including all proprietary funds and checks them for

accuracy;

• Manages daily operations of Finance Department to include all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash

Receipts, Capital Assets Management, Debt Service, Lease Management, Encumbrances, and Journalizing;

• Manages fuel cards and fleet, including maintenance and any lease purchase contracts associated;

• Reviews budget requests and recommends funding levels; monitors revenue and expenditures during fiscal2

year;

• Helps solicit proposals; recommends award; ensures requirements are met; coordinates project

implementation;

• Files quarterly DSS reimbursement reports and tracks revenue from the State;

• Assists in preparing and reconciling fixed assets records, records lease transactions, and approves various

disbursements;

• Posts CD and all investment interest to general ledger;

• Generates quarterly financial reports for Administrator and presents summary at scheduled meetings at

least once per quarter.

• Works with external auditors in preparation of annual financial report;

• Prepares budget transfers and adjusting journal entries to general ledger;

• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of accurate and complete financial records for the County;

• Directs the preparation and administration of the County’s annual budgets; meets with Department Heads to

discuss budgetary needs and presents budget to County Council;

• Attends financial conferences and meetings as they pertain to the County’s fiscal welfare and keeps abreast of all

new accounting rules and issued GASB pronouncements;

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and

experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify

designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information

skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when

dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and

progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development

opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;

Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets

commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without

interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets

clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing

style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.3

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;

Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own

interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to

succeed.

• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill

the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds

commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition

and evaluates results.

• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work

independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

• Assists in preparing and reconciling fixed assets records;

• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes

responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback;

Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and

external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to

improve supervisory skills.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and

thoroughness.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability;

Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures;

Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;

educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and

ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on

time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports

affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths &

weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to

changing conditions.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains

reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.4

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;

Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional

resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic

action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect

and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through

on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies

feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase

productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond

guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach

or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when

absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions;

Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or

notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes

independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers

help when needed.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates

suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in

a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B. A.) and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent

combination of education and experience.5

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or

governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret line and bar

graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,

percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables, and deal

with situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions

furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or

move up to

10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the County and the employee and is

subject to change by the County as its needs and requirements of the job change.

Calhoun County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped

status in employment or provision of service.

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Contact Information

Brandy Roberson
Phone: NA
Fax: NA
[email protected]