The Division Director assists the Director of Finance for DPS in complying with County financial reporting obligations, maintaining the General Ledger and other financial records, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures and other duties as required by DPS, the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and the Office of Management & Budget.

• Provides direction to the DPS financial staff on such matters as general accounting, payroll and financial reporting.

• Directs the preparation and issuance of interim financial reports for distribution to DPS leadership and other stakeholders.

• Assists in preparation of the annual budget and quarterly budget projections for DPS.

• Directs the preparation of professional service contracts, purchase orders and any contract modifications.

• Keeps apprised of new accounting pronouncements and assists with the timely implementation of these pronouncements.

• Develops policies and procedures resulting from the various accounting and auditing standard board's standards, County ordinances and resolutions and departmental requirements.

• Monitors and directs the timely completion of staff assignments through review of weekly status reports and regular staff meetings.

• Reviews and reconciles bi-weekly payroll input.

• Experience in SaaS ERP implementation and optimization (preferred).

• Develops training programs for division staff as well as financial staff throughout the County.

• Attends Wayne County Commission meetings and other meetings as required by management.

• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related-field.

• Three (3) years of paid supervisory experience in accounting, auditing and financial reporting, preferably in the government sector.

• Certified Public Accountant License is preferred.

• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: principles and techniques involved in accounting; economics; finance; management; customer service; accounts payable practices; payroll practices; accounts receivable practices; and other applicable County, State and Federal laws.

• Advanced capabilities in MS Office—particularly using Excel and spreadsheets.

• Excellent supervisory, analytical and time management skills.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills.