Strategic Financial Planning Director

Responsibilities

1. Supervise and work alongside the Accounting Clerk in maintaining the general ledger, recording journal entries, reconciling bank statements, preparing year-end 1099 forms, and managing Excel grants spreadsheet.
2. Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and generate reports for review by management, Board, and Finance Committee.
3. Provide online reports to County and State agencies, including annual Form 5500 employee census, Financial Transactions reports to State Controllers office, Registry of Public Agencies to the Secretary of State, Department of commerce census data, State Controllers Compensation Report, Local Agency Biennial notice of conflict-of-interest code, etc.
4. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, as well as grant requirements and audit standards.
5. Collaborate with Accounting Clerk and auditors and provide necessary documentation for annual audits.

Requirements

1. Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2. Either CPA, CFA, or CMA certification.
3. A strategic thinker with minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management, risk management and compliance, preferably in a government or public sector setting.
4. Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
6. Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential financial information.