Director of Finance

$129,683 - $204,121/Yr

St. Charles County Government - Saint Charles, MO

Full-time - Senior

Saint Charles, MO

About the position

The Director of Finance for St. Charles County Government is responsible for overseeing all financial management, accounting, and reporting functions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves strategic planning, budget administration, and financial analysis to support the County Executive and Council. The Director leads the Finance Department, manages financial activities, and ensures optimal investment of County funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director-Administration, County Executive, and Council in preparation and administration of the annual budget and capital plan.
• Prepare cash flow projections, revenue, and expenditure forecasts.
• Monitor activity throughout the year to ensure compliance with the approved budget.
• Analyze financial activities and advise County Executive, County officials, and department heads as requested.
• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, payroll processing, cash receipting, grant administration, and debt service obligations.
• Establish and revise policies and procedures regarding purchasing, receipt, disbursement, payroll, fleet management, accounting, and reporting of all County funds.
• Coordinate annual external-contracted audit and provide auditors with requested information.
• Direct annual report and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure best return on invested County funds according to applicable guidelines.
• Review cash flow requirements and make short-term investments.
• Prepare investment reports.
• Oversee asset tracking and disposition through authorized dispositions throughout the year.
• Review and approve tax reports, bank reconciliations, and insurance billings.
• Approve Finance Department expenditures.
• Hire, train, and direct Finance Department employees.
• Oversee acquisition, maintenance, repair, and disposal of fleet vehicles.
• Oversee administration of general liability, workers compensation, and health self-insurance programs.
• Procure fully insured providers.
• Oversee Office of Registrar.
• Determine optimal financing options for various acquisitions, construction, or refinancing debt issuances, and coordinate financial advisory and document processing.
• Maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, banking procedures, cash management principles, money market instruments, and municipal finance.
• Oversee the Family Arena.
• Serve as the primary contact with Nationwide for administration of County 457b and 401a retirement plans.
• Coordinate activities of the Retirement Plan Advisory Committee.
• Write reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business with a major in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent undergraduate degree.
• Master's or Doctorate in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• 10 years of experience in executive level financial operations of a government entity, private corporation, or non-profit entity.
• Must be a resident of St. Charles County within 120 days of appointment.

Benefits

• 401(a)
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan