Description

Local government is a purposeful journey where you can make a difference and help improve life for our thousands of citizens. With over 2000 employees in more than 30 departments, there's sure to be a position for YOU, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. When you work for Pinal County, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits like comprehensive healthcare options and unmatched retirement plans that are the best in Arizona. 

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance. 

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JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise financial management activities of an assigned work unit and plan, assign and review work produced to assure compliance to County, state and Federal standards under general direction.  This includes more complex analysis and greater responsibility in the oversight of the Countywide financial and/or accounting functions within the Office of Budget and Finance.  This classification is differentiated from classifications with similar titles by the broader, County-wide scope of responsibility encompassing a number of different financial or business areas.   This classification acts on behalf of the entire County and provides professional financial and accounting services and compliance with applicable standards, state and federal laws.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise and hire assigned staff, screen and assign work, plan, prioritize, and assign tasks and projects, train staff, monitor work, evaluate performance and meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues.  
• Supervise financial and accounting operations including daily work of staff, monitor general ledger accounts to include capital assets, reconciliation, grants, lines of credit, audit system access, payroll entries, and requests for access.
• Recommend, implement and monitor compliance of policies and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Respond to inquiries made by Elected Officials, departments, schools, special districts, and/or the public.
• Ensure financial integrity by tracking and keeping history of financial information.
• Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate management information systems.
• Figure factors and interest earned and documents for tracking purposes.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Federal regulations; review financial records and correct as required for accuracy. Prepare and submit reports on financial distribution, account balances, receivables, payments, reconciliations and inter-governmental agreements.
• Supervise the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other mandated and special-use financial reports. Assist in the finalization of such reports.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analysis and reports. 
• Research and resolve financial issues, provide customer service to County departments, coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies, interpret and explain policies and procedures. 
• Provide customer service and respond to requests for information within the scope of authority.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Four (4) years of professional level finance or accounting experience with two (2) years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or professional level experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of cost, governmental, and fixed asset accounting practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports.
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files.
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. 
• Ability to provide effective customer service.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.

This is an internal promotion opportunity for current Pinal County employees. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.