Director of Finance and Administration

This position is responsible for the overall administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating, and management of the Finance Division and other divisions of General Administration, as directed by the County Administrator.

$61.86/hr. - $68.19/hr.

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including: https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/56251/638654378991670000

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment10 observed paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
• Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Finance Division and other divisions of general Administration, as assigned. Interviews and selects new employees.
• Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs.
• Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations.
• Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
• Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
• Directs staff on difficult projects and interpreting the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure.
• Manages and directs the operations of the Finance Department, including financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial management and administration, administration of the County's debt program and administering a County-wide financial system, and analyzing all aspects of County finances.
• Serves as management council to the County Administrator and all departments on financial matters for the County.
• Assists County Administrator in developing, implementing and maintaining County administrative, legislative, fiscal and managerial principles and strategies as well as general overall leadership and management support and facilitation to Finance and other divisions of General Administration.
• Advises and assists the County Administrator in preparing budget documents and makes related budget recommendations.
• Collaborates with County Administrator, department heads and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system.
• Prepares required budget documents and attends budget hearings.
• Ensures proper tax apportionment as delegated by the County Clerk, ensures that tax levy adheres to current levy limit statutes, and calculates county tax rates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field Demonstrated knowledge of public sector fiscal and administrative practices and principles preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in state or local government.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Five years’ previous supervisory experience.

Interested candidates can view the complete job description and apply online at Dodge County website. Submit cover letter and resume with application.

Position open until filled.