Director of Fiscal Services

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dallas County in Texas seeks a seasoned finance operations leader to direct all departmental functions, safeguard assets under GAAP and GASB standards, and ensure adherence to adopted budgets. The role requires guiding exempt and non-exempt staff and maintaining strong internal controls.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least six years in the public sector with two in management; CPA or CIA preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with public sector experience.
• Six years in public sector accounting/finance, including two years in a management role.
• CPA or CIA preferred but not mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Directs and oversees all operational functions of the department to ensure efficient financial transactions.
• Troubleshoots accounts payable and payroll issues and develops best practices.
• Participates in annual budget preparations and long-range financial planning.
• Trains and directs managers and supervisors to ensure policy compliance and effective supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

GASB pronouncements

Budgetary compliance

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Directs and oversees all operational functions of the department and administers applicable internal controls to safeguard County assets. Ensures statutory compliance with various laws, policies and procedures, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, ensuring budgetary compliance with adopted budgets.

Management Scope:

Manages exempt and non-exempt staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Directs and manages the operational functions of the department (accounts payable, payroll) to execute necessary financial transactions for County business.
2. 2. Troubleshoots accounts payable and payroll issues. Reviews and develops best business practices for payroll and accounts payable activities.
3. 3. Participates in special projects including special reports, training, annual budget preparations, long-range financial planning, etc.
4. 4. Trains and directs secondary managers and supervisors in the management and supervision of their assigned operational areas; delegates, reviews and approves personnel actions to ensure compliance with state, federal, County and departmental policies and procedures.
5. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or in a job-related field of study. Six (6) years of work-related experience in a public sector, including two (2) years of management-related experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to exercise sound judgement, flexibility, initiative and commitment in an environment of rapid change. Knowledge of Texas State statutes.