Assistant Finance Director — County Finance Leader

Isanti County Government Center; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for health/

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and个人)}

12 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plans

PERA contributions from both employer/

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Isanti County Government Center in Cambridge, MN seeks an experienced Assistant Finance Director to help manage county-wide financial operations. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, governance reporting, and grant accounting expertise, with daily oversight of financial activities and reporting to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, assisting with audits, asset accounting, and implementing internal controls, while maintaining compliance with state and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of grant accounting and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheet, word processing, accounting software, and financial database programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to assigned work.
• Knowledge of data privacy practices and the ability to maintain confidential documents and information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records.
• Ability to organize work and adhere to administrative, reporting, or statutory deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Finance Department in coordination with the Finance Director.
• Prepare financial reports and calculations for county operations and for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Perform grant accounting and reporting responsibilities for county departments.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account allocations, and other complex accounting transactions.
• Analyze financial transactions and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and policies.
• Perform general ledger and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits, including preparation of schedules and information for auditors.
• Oversee capital asset accounting and reporting.
• Assist with development and implementation of financial policies and internal controls.
• Attend county meetings as directed and serve as Acting Finance Director when needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Grant accounting

Accounting procedures

Data privacy practices

Fiscal analysis

Verbal and written communication

Meeting deadlines

Interpersonal relationships

Judgment and responsibility

Attendance and reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Isanti County Government Center in Cambridge, MN seeks an experienced Assistant Finance Director to help manage county-wide financial operations. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, governance reporting, and grant accounting expertise, with daily oversight of financial activities and reporting to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, assisting with audits, asset accounting, and implementing internal controls, while maintaining compliance with state and