At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of a program, administrative activity or operational unit; performs related work as required.
Please Note: This position is open until filled. We will review applications every Friday.
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- Plans, manages, and evaluates the activities of the assigned functional area
- Develops and administers the departmental budget
- Monitors and analyzes department revenue and expenses and reports on trends
- Oversees all financial aspects of the Coconino County Fair
- Serves on department's leadership team
- Assists in grant preparation, submission, administration, tracking, and reporting
- Assists in planning, developing and implementing programs and the delivery of services
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees and recommends disciplinary actions
- Oversees daily administrative operations, which may include customer service
- Develops, evaluates, revises, and implements financial and administrative policies and procedures
- May serve as team leader or project manager
- Performs other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to working with and around others; hearing and speech to communicate with others; and finger dexterity for writing, computer work, and phones.
Bachelor's degree in subject area and three years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,
Associate's degree in subject area and four years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,
Five years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
The Ideal Candidate will possess a background in finance or accounting and the ability to manage a moderately complex chart of accounts; an ability to develop and report financial plans; ability to prepare and track trends and report data in a comprehensive, professional manner; ability to manage and conduct high-level cash transactions; ability to supervise, train and professionally develop staff; experience in customer service operations; ability to work in a team oriented, collaborative environment; ability to be a thoughtful contributor to the Department's Management Team; ability to thrive during periods of high customer service needs, administrative responsibilities, and business transactions; ability to effectively utilize programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and QuickBooks, in order to perform the functions described above; and, ability to work Labor Day Weekend.
Preferred Qualifications: Possess government finance or accounting experience and experience managing moderately complex chart of accounts, cash handling, financial planning, and budget development. Familiarity with Munis or similar enterprise systems is preferred.
This position is safety sensitive.
This position is exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part-time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
