Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller, Paulding County Board of Commissioners

About the role

This position serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller responsible for managing day-to-day county government operations of the Finance Department. This position is non-Civil Service Department Head, subject to Chairman’s nomination and BOC’s confirmation; serves at the pleasure of the BOC.

Responsibilities

• Developing, monitoring and publishing the County’s budget.
• Preparing contracts for goods and services for Board approval.
• Directing County payroll processes and accounts payable procedures.
• Directing the investment of County funds.
• Producing the county’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
• Advising the Board of Commissioners concerning all Financial/Budget related activity.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices and local government operations.
• The Code of Paulding County, and related local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Grant program requirements.
• Knowledge of budget preparation principles, including accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience. Ability to be bonded.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with intergovernmental departments at federal