Supervisor, Accounting (General Finance)

Douglas County is welcoming applications for an Accounting/Finance Supervisor. This is highly responsible work performing a variety of complex financial duties as well as supervising other professional staff. While not all inclusive, this position is responsible for supervising and training assigned personal, collaborating with the Assistant Finance Director in the preparation and publication of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), working with auditors, assisting Finance Department leadership support new governmental accounting standards, establishing and maintaining Finance Department policies and procedures, is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts, and for supporting the department by completing work and special projects as assigned. 

The Accounting Supervisor requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field. Four (4) years of professional level experience including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Governmental accounting experience and/or a CPA with audit experience is highly desirable. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires successful completion of a drug screen, reference checks, and a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Generally, the hiring range is $92,951.00-$116,188.00 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.) 

Supervises and trains assigned personnel.  Establishes, maintains, and documents accounting procedures. 

Collaborates with the Assistant Finance Director in the preparation and publishing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Coordinates the annual year-end audit work and the preparation of the ACFR, Single Audit Report, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) with the independent auditors. 
  
Works with the internal auditors to evaluate areas for potential improvement such as internal controls and operationalize process enhancements.

Reviews and approves the prepared quarterly financial statements.
 
Coordinates and supports the preparation of the Cost Allocation Plan.
  
Prepares and presents to the Board of County Commissioners Management Limitation 3.4 – Fiscal Management and Controls Monitoring Report from the Board’s policy manual.
  
Reviews, analyzes, and posts journal entries.  Serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Supervisor to review and approve cash disbursement vouchers.
  
Helps incorporate new governmental accounting standards into the County’s accounting records and financial reports.
  
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts. 

Establishes, maintains, and documents general accounting policies and procedures
  
Provides training to the Finance staff and other County staff in classroom and/or individual setting to enhance the communication of the Finance Department processes and fosters a collaborative environment.
  
Works with the County Finance Director, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to prepare financing alternatives for major capital initiatives, including revenue bond issues/refunding and issuance of Certificates of Participation.  Ensures the County complies with both arbitrage reporting requirements and post issuance reporting requirements.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides general and technical supervision and support, including the coordination and review of work. 
  
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: This is professional, accurate, and detailed work involving important County financial matters. Consequence of error may result in incorrect analysis affecting the overall operations and economic well-being of the County, possibly resulting in litigation.
 
CONTACTS: This position has regular contact with other County departments, co-workers and the public. 
  
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work is performed independently within general guidelines. Assignments are received in the form of results expected and due dates.  Work product and results are periodically, but not routinely, monitored.
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, finance, or related field.  Four years of professional level experience including at least one year of supervisory experience. Governmental accounting experience and/or a CPA with audit experience is highly desirable. A combination of education and experience may be considered.   
  
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff across various levels of the organization.
  
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Excellent math and accounting skills required. 
  
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   Ability to make decisions about the work with the ability to assign, delegate and follow-up for completeness.
  
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: This position requires excellent technical ability and problem-solving skills as well as a strong commitment to customer service. Excellent technical accounting, supervisory, computer and integrated financial systems skills, including Excel and Word and preferably a knowledge of JDEdwards financial software. Incumbent must be creative, flexible and able to work well in a progressive, deadline and team-oriented environment.  High-level accounting skills and ethical principles required.  Experience with Colorado Revised Statutes as they apply to county government also preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a typical office environment.