Jefferson County Commission

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Statement of Duties: The Director of Financial Management is responsible for coordinating and supervising the County’s financial planning (short and long-term), accounting, auditing and capital planning as well as serving as a liaison between the County Commissioners, County Administrator, all Departments, Elected Officials and Contingency agencies and others involved in the fiscal operation of Jefferson County. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; seven to ten (7-10) years related work experience in a municipal setting with at least five (5) years in a supervisory level; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, laws and regulations of government accounting, budget preparation and management techniques and practices and applicable financial or treasury provisions of the County and West Virginia General Laws including the investment of funds and the borrowing of short and long term debt financing government operations; working knowledge of computer applications for accounting and financial management. Knowledge of County government operations as well as pertinent County, State and Federal agencies. Knowledge of County budgeting techniques and practices as well as local, state and federal regulations and/or laws pertaining to local government financial operations. Working knowledge of financial operating software, information management, and automated accounting systems, the Internet, database management and spread sheet applications in support of the County’s financial operations.

Abilities: Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and to present findings clearly in written and oral form; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with County officials and other governmental representatives.

Interested applicants should go to http://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/ for detailed job announcement. Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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