Fiscal Specialist

Position Description:
Duties:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the fiscal operations for the Board of Commissioners; coordinates and develops the County’s annual budget, including but not limited to preparation of the budget guidelines and providing guidance to County offices related to budget preparation; monitors expenditures; implements budgetary and financial reporting controls; completes financial trends analysis including productivity and key metrics; completed monthly reporting and ensures compliance with applicable county, state and federal regulations;
• Reviews routine monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue and expense reports and prepares a forecast of revenues and expenditures; performs an analytical evaluation of the reports and prepares a description of the findings; works with Department Directors and Elected Officials to adjust current and long-term business operations as needed;
• Prepares and maintains a long range financial plan for Licking County that projects future revenue sources and expenditures and identifies a funding strategy for capital improvements projects;
• Works with Department Directors, County Administrator, Commissioners and Elected Officials to recommend, evaluate and implement efficient and cost-effective business strategies that includes but is not limited to fleet management, purchasing programs, multi-department contracting, outsourcing of services, etc.;
• Works with Department Directors and Elected Officials to prepare baseline performance metrics for their respective departments. · Provides financial technical assistance to Commissioners, Administrators, Department Directors and Elected Officials on evaluation of existing practices and the cost impact of implementing new business and strategic initiatives;
• Works with County Auditor’s Office to develop financial projections for tax levies and bond issues for County Services and evaluate requests from related agencies requesting Commissioner approval to place a levy on the ballot;
• Ability to apply management principles and supervisory skills to work situations, to plan and implement department goals and objectives, to develop and implement programs and projects, to delegate duties, to develop collaborative relationships and to initiate and recommend corrective action;
• Participates on various Boards and Committees as a Board of Commissioners appointee as necessary;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Holds all aspects of the job as confidential;
• Works outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required.

Brief Description:
The Fiscal Specialist supports the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and Department Directors in long-range financial planning, budget preparation, and operational analysis. This position oversees fiscal operations, develops capital and operating financial plans, and ensures efficient, cost-effective management of departmental resources. This position also provides technical assistance to Elected Officials and collaborates with departments to implement performance management and reporting programs.
Job Prerequisites:
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in financial management, accounting or related field.

Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):

Previous experience in fiscal management, performance management and process improvement programs. Demonstrated experience with public and/or private sector initiatives in government structure, operations, functions and practices. Must possess excellent integrity and teamwork. Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Compensation:
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 annually
About UFA:
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

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• Licking County Government

• 740-670-5148

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