The Lincoln County Finance Department is looking for an Assistant Finance Director to join their team in supporting County employees and the broader community.

This individual will provide budget and Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) support, general ledger maintenance, payroll backup, and related services across County departments. The position also includes senior-level analytical support on a variety of projects.

$87,915.00 – $118,150.00 annually

* Note: Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Fiscal Records and System Administration

• Participate in the design, modification, and operation of the financial management, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Participate in special projects, program development, data gathering and analysis.
• Prepare and present training material to acquaint other county employees on new or modified fiscal activities.
• Serve as administrator for accounting system software, assigning security and access for all users of the system.
• Provide audit support by furnishing reports and analysis.
• Review county accounting policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls exist and are maintained.

Budget Development and Management

• Prepare and maintain detailed personnel services information and budgets.
• Provide budgetary analysis to county departments.
• Assist in the development of forecasts for revenue and expenditures.
• Evaluate budgetary performance of various departments.
• Monitor general ledger activity for accuracy, correctness, and compliance to the budget.
• Prepare supplemental budget actions as required.

County Benefits and Retirement Programs

• Assist in the administration of the Lincoln County Retirement Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP).
• Act as Vice-chair on the county’s Retirement Investment Committee.
• Assist retirement plan participants with actions regarding their individual retirement needs.
• Work with the Personnel Department and benefit providers to ensure proper administration of County-provided benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• Reconcile Lincoln County workers’ compensation for employees and volunteers with insurance provider records and billing.

Audit Process Management

• Provide detailed financial information to the Finance Director and independent auditors as needed.
• Prepare the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for federal single audit compliance.
• Assist in data gathering for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report’s statistical section.

Staff Supervision

• Provide supervision, guidance, and training to Finance Department and mail room personnel.

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Minimum Experience Level

Four to five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, general ledger maintenance, audit, payroll, and office management.

Desirable Qualifications

CPA designation desired.

Knowledge of / Ability to

• Oregon Budget Law and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• The County’s financial systems, both electronic and manual, and internal control structure.
• Governmental accounting, record keeping and reporting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions based on current rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exercise flexibility and sound judgment.
• Learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.

Reasonable Accommodations

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Contact: jobs@co.lincoln.or.us

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