Assistant Auditor-Controller

Mendocino County invites applications for Assistant Auditor-Controller. This Ukiah-based position assists the elected official in managing all staff and department functions, including long and short range planning, County fiscal operations and staff management. Department is responsible for overseeing all accounting and budget functions for all County departments.

Responsibilities may include:

• Manages department staff members responsible for performing various financial processes and performs functions, including, but not limited to:  preparing cost allocation plan and financial reports; making various calculations; reviewing audits; estimating revenues; maintaining fixed asset information; receipting and disbursing funds; and coordinating record retention and/or disposal.
• Carries out supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides accounting assistance to various departments.
• Administers and monitors the annual County budget; plans, allocates, and monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources for the organization to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors ordinances, policies, procedures, and standards for the department and County; recommends improvement when necessary and writes/revises same.
• Performs financial analysis and/or provides data at the request of the supervisor, other officials, general public, etc.
• Oversees all accounting functions for all County departments.
• Reviews all revenues for placement in correct fiscal period.
• Assists in planning long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department.
• Assists in planning and implementing short-term or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects or programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains, and advises employees in department for the dual goals of meeting department goals and employee career development.
• Ensures quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports; relays and interprets administrative decisions, policies and instructions.
• Interacts with a variety of high level individuals, both internally and within the community to provide information, disseminate departmental information and assist in resolving administrative issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

For a complete job description and to submit your application for consideration, please visit the Mendocino County Careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, business administration or related field; and,

Four (4) to six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience in accounting or related field; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License is preferred but not required. Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.