Finance Supervisor jobs in Arizona

Purpose.  Reward.  Balance.  

Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful?  If you’re looking for something more rewarding that isn’t based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.  

Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well.  We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs.  In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement! 

Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance.  Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?  

 Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Check out all of our benefit offerings:  

• 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

  • 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

  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 

  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

  • Vaccination Clinics

  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

  • 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

  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth 

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave 

• VanPool 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 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.  

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.  Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

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.  

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. 

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 and lines of credit, audit system access, payroll entries and request 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: 

• Valid Driver’s License with an Arizona Driver’s License required 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.

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 midpoint require additional approval.  

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. 

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.                                

Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.