Finance Director

Description Manages the accounting, budget, and financial operations and activities of Yellowstone County; and does related work as required.

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Class Specifications | Finance Director (M) | Class Spec Details Examples of Duties

• Manages and directs the Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, purchasing and financial support services for all County operations.
• Responsible for Yellowstone County’s fiscal operating results utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, such as cost accounting, budgets, regulatory agency and government reports ensuring the safeguard of County assets.
• Preparation of annual audited financial statements.
• Prepare the annual County budget and oversees its implementation and compliance.
• Determination of tax levies, levy oversight, and legal compliance.
• Assist with obtaining sufficient property, liability, and employee bond insurance coverages.
• Oversight of financial administration of County health insurance plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), required.
• Five (5) years’ experience in governmental accounting, public financial administration, investment theory and practice; experience should include two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• Prefer a combination of experience and training totaling nine (9) years.

Required:

• Must pass a criminal and driving background check and meet any County-specific employment eligibility standards.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/human_resources