FINANCE DIRECTOR
The Lumber River Council of Governments, a regional planning and service agency serving Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties, is seeking a Finance Director. This position is responsible for fiscal control and supervision work of the financial operations of the agency. The Finance Director is responsible for maintaining all of the accounting and related records concerning the receipt, expenditure and balance of federal, state and local funds coming to the LRCOG. Besides general bookkeeping and accounting duties, the Finance Director is also responsible for applying the appropriate federal, state and local regulations and policies. The employee also participates in the preparation of division and agency budgets. Applicant must have considerable knowledge of fiscal regulations, policies and procedures; along with a thorough knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles applicable to governmental accounting transactions. The candidate should possess a minimum of a college degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Prefer two years experience. Cover letter, employment application (www.lrcog.org) and resumeâ should be submitted to: Finance Director Position, Lumber River Council of Governments, 30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372. The closing date is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020. No faxed resumes and/or employment applications will be accepted. LRCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
_FINANCE DIRECTOR/FISCAL DIRECTOR _
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_General Statement of Duties _
_ _ Performs responsible administrative and fiscal control and supervision work of the financial operations of the Council of Governments.
_Distinguishing Features of the Class _
_ _ An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining all of the accounting and related supporting status records concerning the receipt, expenditure, and balance of federal, state and local funds for the Council of Governments. Duties involve all parts of a complete bookkeeping cycle including billing, receipts, deposits, balancing and control.
Work also includes preparation of related financial reports, which requires the application of bookkeeping principles as well as applicable fiscal regulations, including federal, state and local regulations and policies. Employee participates in the preparation of budgets by advising division directors and the Executive Director of previous cost and expenditures and drafts preliminary documents for Executive Director annually. Employee exercises working supervision over other fiscal staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of the
Executive Director and is subject to review for conformance to regulation and policy by the
Executive Director and COG Board through periodic audit.
_Illustrative Examples of Work _
_ _ Complies and tabulates figures and data for preparation of budget request for COG projects and programs; approves program budget and contract amendments.
Insures that any expenses incurred by program are provided for insufficient amount by the appropriate budget line items.
Establishes accounts for various funds which includes all federal, state, and local receipts and disbursements by categories including personnel, equipment and operating expenses.
Examines and verifies the recording of all fiscal transactions in proper ledger or journal to reflect current status of all accounts; prepares invoices for payment.
Examines and verifies monthly and year to date expenditure report and reviews with division heads and Executive Director.
Prepares monthly financial statement for Council.
Insures that expenses incurred by grants and contracts are provided for and is sufficient amount by the appropriate budget.
Provides technical assistance to local jurisdictions on budget preparation.
Supervises fiscal staff in the posting and balancing of the general and subsidiary ledgers and in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
Acts as an auditing agent and gives assistance to subcontractors of the Council.
Works closely with Division Heads to review subcontractorsâ annual compliance audits.
Maintains and examines timesheets, travel logs, and expense statements. Works closely with outside auditors in annual auditing procedures.
Performs related work as assigned.
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Recruitment and Selective Guidelines
_Knowledges, Skills and Abilities _
_ _ Considerable knowledge of federal and fiscal regulations, policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and account principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.
Ability to understand and apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records.
Ability to verify accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with local officials, COG Board and COG Personnel.
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_ _ Position should have the ability to perform reaching, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motion.
Position should possess the ability to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently.
Position should possess the close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; view a computer terminal and excessive reading.
_Desirable Experience and Training _
_ _ Degree from a college or university in accounting or business administration or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Prefer two years experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
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