Director of Finance & Accounting

Administer and perform a variety of complex professional and technical functions necessary to maintain the
financial systems and operations of the County. Preparation of the County's annual budget, management
and maintenance of Custer County accounting records and reporting, preparation of financial reports and
statements. Development of revenue projections and mil-levies; oversight of sales tax collection functions.
Oversite of debt financing, and monitoring. Serve as the financial advisor to the Board of County
Commissioners and other county department directors and officials.
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The Board of County Commissioners is looking an ideal candidate who possesses governmental finance
knowledge and experience. Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, exceptional customer service and
leadership abilities. Are you a polished governmental finance professional, looking for a place where you can bring your skills,
knowledge, and servant leadership to a place that reminds you of how things used to be, you'll find living and
working in Westcliffe, Colorado the home of Custer County is the place you've been looking for.

Ask a long-time resident what they like best about Custer County and you will get the usual response . "the
people". Here, neighbors still take the time to get to know one another and are always ready to lend a helping
hand. Hidden between two stunning mountain ranges, removed from the Front Range's bustling cities, the
Wet Mountain Valley remains one of Colorado's last undiscovered gems. The imposing ridgeline of the sharply
vertical Sangre de Cristo Mountains demands full attention, especially at sunrise when the alpine glow
registers the 'blood of Christ'. To the east of the valley roll the Wet Mountains. They slope upward to the south
where the peak of Greenhorn Mountain, at 12,200 feet.

This position reports To the Board of County Commissioners. County Commissioners are elected from one of
three geographic districts for four-year staggered terms. The Board establishes the vision and sets the
direction for the county government and for future challenges that face the County. The Boarded provides
leadership to County operations through adoptions of the budget which includes all departments, commissions
and other spending agencies funded by County appropriations, including law enforcement and human
services.

Plan, manage, coordinate, and participate in providing long-term financial services for the County; formulate
and analyze County fiscal revenue policies; prepare revenue and expenditures. Ensure compliance with tax
and revenue spending limitations.
Perform and oversee work in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
(GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the guidelines of the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Manage and provide guidance to the Board of County Commissioners regarding revenue projections, mil-
levies and property taxes.
Manage and file required reports involving Conversation Trust Funds and Highway User Tax Fund.
Manage financial obligations regarding capital outlay/improvement projects.

Responsible for TABOR calculations for revenue calculations and refunds as required by TABOR.
Supervise payroll and accounts payable functions and staff to ensure accurate and timely production of financial
information Monitor expenditures and revenues of all departments.
Maintain the general ledger system and subsidiary accounts and journals by preparing original and
correcting journal entries to assure all financial data is included, valid, correctly categorized, and
balanced.

Maintenance of accounting records and preparation of related reports.
Plan, develop goals and objectives, and integrate department goals into county goals.
Provide support needed for annual financial audit including year-end adjusting entries.
Revise account's structure, reporting, and recording procedures as necessary to deal with new
and changing financial operations and regulations.

Design, implement and monitor financial internal controls.
Compile data for periodic and special reports; prepare County financial statements, summaries, lists,
research reports and yearly audit information.
Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Responsible for the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers for all funds of the county.
Assist and train County departments' staff on how to work with accounting systems, software, and procedures.
Prepare annual budget for the county and file with DOLA including any supplemental appropriations.
Monitor activities and financial compliance of local, state, and federal grants received by the County;
maintain grant database.

Develop and administer budget planning procedures for County departments as well as participate in
budget hearings and preparation of final budgets.
Assist departments with cost control methods, program planning, and operating efficiencies.
Direct the development and administration of the County's capital improvement plan, including financial
analysis, capital construction, and lease/purchase agreements.

Peripheral Duties
Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of professional accounting theories, principles and practices as applied to accounting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the guidelines of the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB).
Knowledgeable about TABOR calculations and required refunds.
Ability to perform duties independently without close supervision.
Supervision and professional mentorship to support staff in a productive and positive
manner.
Ability to operate accounting system in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and practices.

Special
Requirements: Must successfully pass background check.