Finance Director

About the role

Supporting organizational success through efficient administration, strategic Human Resources solutions, and fostering a positive, workplace culture.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Finance and Insurance Committee, responsible for broad scope financial matters including overall financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, internal auditing and financial record keeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for safety and motivation of individual employees in their department consistent with the specific responsibilities as outlined in the Lincoln County Safety Plan.
• Aids in the development of a county budget as required per Section 65.90 of Wisconsin Statutes, including preparing salary and fringe benefit information, preparing budget printouts, assisting departments, proofing and entering department budget information, preparing Finance department and all other non-departmental budgets, and determining estimated fund balances.
• Acts as a resource person during budget hearings as well as during Finance and Insurance Committee, EMS, and County Board budget deliberations, completion of County apportionment of taxes, liaison between County and media concerning the budget.
• Maintains the central accounting system and the Lincoln County Accounting Systems and Policies Manual according to generally accepted accounting-auditing and Financial Reporting procedures, the State uniform chart of accounts, the State Highway Cost Accounting Manual and the Lincoln County Accounting Systems and Policies Manual.
• Responsible for filing various State and Federal reports including Form A-State of Wis. Financial Report form, financial report of highway operations-highway annual closing, W-2 forms, Miscellaneous Income form (1099\s), 941 s (quarterly), Unemployment Compensation forms (quarterly), annual Retirement Report and annual Life Insurance Report.
• Works with County Auditors including preparing detail worksheets and analysis of all balance sheet accounts, reconciliation of Federal and State reports as well as preparing the financial statements and Single Audit schedules.
• Supervises payroll and accounts payable functions and provides back-up for both functions as needed. Performs month end and year end accounting procedures including balancing and reconciling all balance sheets.
• Oversees the County ambulance service. Provides financial reports, analysis and advice to County Board Supervisors, Committees and employees. Supervises Accountants who maintain accounting files and provide back-up as needed.
• Plans, develops and assists in implementing projects as needed including subsidiary accounting systems, cash management systems and budgetary policies. Assists the Treasurer in maximizing interest earnings. Assists the Health Insurance Trustees in monitoring the Health Insurance Trust Activities. Assists the Finance and Insurance Committee in monitoring the Property insurance, Liability insurance and Workers Compensation insurance and helps formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Develops and recommends long-range fiscal programs and financial systems; reviews and develops information systems and programs in line with County policy and future needs. Conducts internal audits upon request of the Finance and Insurance Committee and/or County Board of Supervisors. Reviews fiscal notes on all resolutions presented to the County Board.
• Performs duties of County Auditor as prescribed by Wisconsin Statute 59.72. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Cooperates and works with the Administrative Coordinator as directed by the Finance and Insurance Committee and/or the County Board.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, with three to five years of related financial management experience in a multi-department public or private organization; or a combination of education and experience leading to a similar capability to head the Finance Department.
• Registration as a Certified Public Accountant is desirable.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, proof of insurance that satisfies Lincoln County requirements and a good driving record.