Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary County official and department head reporting to the County Manager with direct fiduciary communicating responsibility to the County Commission for all aspects for any of the county funds, grants, or other finances.
Provides reports to the Chairperson of the County Commission and the Chair of the Finance Committee.
CFO is responsible for the management and operations of all financial services associated with the county government operating departments or business units including but not limited to general funds, highway funds, tourism funds, Sheriff’s office funding, proprietary funding of the landfill and water services, license offices, business revenues, and federal and state grant funding.
Work involves the planning, organizing and supervision of the government and proprietary funds and the financial operations associated with all revenue sources and expenditures.
The accounting operating units include Commission Accounting, Water Services, Environmental Services, License Offices and Business Revenue.
Fiscal Year 2024 Base Budget: $147,446,379.
Plans, directs and oversees the financial management programs and systems of Shelby County including developing and monitoring the overall fiscal appropriations adopted by the County Commission.
Responsible for direct communication to the Shelby County Commission in the event of any financial issues or activities, both positive or negative, that could affect the normal operations of county government within any department or known entity receiving county funding.
Provides technical leadership in fiscal management for the day to day accounting and financial operations for Shelby County.
Plans and directs the continuous review and analysis of fiscal operations, needs and resources.
Responds to public inquiries and provides conflict resolution, leadership, and implements a service focused culture amongst the various operating units.
Manages budget administration for Shelby County including preparation, adoption, execution and continuous analysis, investment of reserves or special project funds, financing instruments or solicitation processes applicable to loans and bond issues.
Provides financial reporting for all federal and state programs for very diverse sources.
Leads financial and bid law training for departments and employees responsible for purchasing.
Performs training and provides support as requested by outside agencies, partners, and others.
Also attends professional development and assigns training for accounting staff members as available to enhance education of changing requirements.
Provides technical expertise and manages collective bids that are utilized by various departments.
Manages group purchasing of vehicles for multiple departments Manages damage and financial claims for departments with insurance carriers.
Oversees the financial activities (fund and accrual accounting operations) associated with the general fund, proprietary funds and the collection of payments from the issuance of licenses or instruments issued through the county license offices including the monthly reporting to the State Department of Revenue.
Provides Commissioners and County Manager with monthly financial updates.
Reviews departmental budget submissions for accuracy and completeness.
Oversee investments and financial agreements.
Review and monitor debt service requirements and coordinates bond rating and disclosure and compliance requirements under the Securities Exchange Commission; provides updates to the County Manager.
Coordinates development, implementation and monitors automated systems for payroll.
Oversee timely and accurate issuance of biweekly payroll checks, taxes, deductions and vendor payments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Cross-train staff and oversee financial statement preparation, notes and all required schedules in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Serve as primary contact for State Examiners of Public Accounts during annual audit of governmental and proprietary operating units.
Follow up and implement any audit recommendations.
Provides direction and guidance and performs training for managers in all financial areas and empowers staff to continually take on more responsibility in an effort to grow professionally.
Communicates with management, subordinates, representative of other government agencies, nonprofit entities and the general public, researching as necessary to provide requested information.
Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate, negotiate, resolve problems and provide services with coworkers, elected officials, representative of other government agencies, attorneys, bankers, external accountants, bond underwriters, rating agencies, actuaries, auditors, consultants, vendors and the general public.
Attends Commission meetings and other official functions as requested.
Directs, oversees and provides technical support for the Business Revenue functions of the County including the collection and administration of Sales and Use Taxes, Rental and Lease Taxes, Tobacco Taxes, and Lodging Taxes.
Forecasts revenues from diverse sources for budget preparation, administration and financial planning.
Oversees development of policies and procedures for financial activity and insures the policies and procedures consistently adhere to applicable state and county laws.
May serve as an appeals hearing officer for tax assessment hearings.
Interviews, and considers hiring recommendations from department managers, oversees work assignments and performance and ensures timely submittal of performance evaluations for all professional and support personnel in area of responsibility.
Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures to insure compliance to regulations and optimize financial operations.
Develops staff effectively through training, mentoring, support, assessment, evaluation and feedback to ensure future success with the organization.
May serve on the board of director's for community entities or agencies.
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Ten years of direct experience in accounting procedures and processes with at least 8 years in a leadership role Five years experience with Governmental Accounting Five years experience managing a department or division with accounting professionals and general operating personnel Must demonstrate experience with Alabama bid law and bid process.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Shelby County residency required within 12 months of hire date (Requirement due to Board Service Considerations) Valid driver's license PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Direct experience with audits of governmental accounts Physical Demands & Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas is required.
Work assignments consist of walking, standing, sitting, lifting and driving to office locations.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
This position will bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed in an office with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Employee is subject to direct communications, oral/written or in-person with county residents or business representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies, procedures or processes.
Conditions of Job Offer and Employment EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position.
Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
BACKGROUND CHECK As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees.
Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment.
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.
Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.