Montgomery County, PA

POSITION:        Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT:  Commissioners’ Office

SALARY:            $124,015 – 136,418, depending on relevant experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides fiscal management of County affairs and serves as the financial advisor to the Commissioners on accounting and financial matters under their control/responsibility.  Oversees annual preparation of General and Five Ancillary Operating Fund Budgets.  Also two Five Year Capital Fund Budgets.  Working with the Chief Operating Officer, oversees the departmental preparation of all budgets including desk reviews with all department heads and editing of their budget requests prior to presentation of budgets to Commissioners and public.  Conducts daily on-going review and control of all revenues, expenditures, and cash balances.  Advises and directs all fifty-five (55) departments throughout the year on the current progress of their departments operations vs. budget, and consults with them on corrective measures in cases of negative results.  Oversees all financial borrowing with preparation of Official Statement (O.S.) and coordinates Debt Management information with the Chief Operating Officer.  Supervises the Assistant Director in preparing numerous financial reports and analysis for the Commissioners. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance and/or Accounting; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
• Ability to work, effectively and efficiently, with senior executive team and manage and develop qualified staff.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation and effective communication skills required.
• Must have excellent computer skills with the ability to master various accounting and financial software.  Microsoft Excel is a must.

Contact Montgomery County Human Resources Dept., 610-278-3052, or apply Human Resources, One Montgomery Plaza, Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA 19404.

04/28/08

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