Director of Finance / CFO

East Fork Fire Protection District, Minden, NV

Pay range:  $118,158 - $144,719 – Effective 12/23/23
EMPLOYER PAYS 100% Health Insurance plan for EMPLOYEE & FAMILY!!!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, November 13, 2023

Apply today to learn about our application process - Applications are reviewed after close date.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree with major course work in finance, or a closely related field;
AND five (5) years of professional level governmental accounting experience;
OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
A Master’s Degree and/or CPA license and previous supervisory experience is preferred. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

- Performs duties and responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the District Accounting functions and in the maintenance of the District’s financial and accounting records
- Summarizes and balances the District’s general ledger
- Manages areas of financial reporting, debt management, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing policies and procedures
- Participates and prepares the District’s operating and capital budgets
- Provides for organization wide grant administration; manages finance staff
- Oversees and manages the Medical Billing Department
- Serves as advisor/consultant to the District Fire Chief for fiscal compliance matters. 
- Works with independent auditors to prepare the required annual audit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Apply today to view a full job description & full list of Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

- Principles and practices of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, governmental auditing, fund accounting    and budgeting.
- Government Auditing Standards
- Applicable federal and State laws, statutes, rules, codes and regulations with respect to public fiscal operation.

Skill in:

- Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
- Training district staff and in policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations      District policies and procedures.
- Ensuring proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and other transactions.
- Preparing clear and concise accounting and narrative reports.
- Presenting and explaining technical financial data and reports to management and elected officials.
- Training district staff and in policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

REQUIRED:

Nevada Driver’s License is Required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and drug/alcohol screen.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.

East Fork Fire Protection District participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.