HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2015 FISCAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER 19930208DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
FISCAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER 15A2015
Duties Summar
Administers the fiscal and accounting program for a large
operating agency and assists top management in various business
management functions; assists the department or division head in
the preparation and presentation of the divisional operation and
capitol improvement budgets; gives staff assistance to program
management on fiscal matters; acts as liaison with staff
agencies; and performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for
directing a staff of professional subordinates engaged in fiscal
and accounting activities and providing top level staff
assistance in the formulation of policies and procedures covering
the overall operations of a large county department with emphasis
on business management, financial research and planning and
formulation of the operating and Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) budget.
Examples of Duties:
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of accounting
personnel in the administration of the accounting and fiscal
program; plans, conducts and directs the summarization and
compilation of the departmental annual operating and CIP budget
documents; plans and directs the development of accounting
systems to meet program needs, work measurement standards,
statistical procedures and other means of budget justification;
coordinates the preparation of departmental expenditure plans and
the evaluation of program performance and financial trends;
consolidates estimates of all operating units and prepares final
budget and assists in the presentation of budget details at
budget hearings; directs the maintenance of central accounting
records and preparation of report, financial statement and
analyzes and interprets such statements to determine needs of
management as well as for funds control and anticipation of
possible re- programming needs; develops and directs the
maintenance of budgetary controls and assigns funds to various
organizational units on the basis of the approved budget;
conducts internal review to insure that accounting systems and
procedures are understood, are being followed and are working
satisfactorily; directs the evaluation of fiscal and related
methods of various organizational components of the department
and recommends changes for improvements; conducts and directs
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the forecasts of departmental operating revenues and
expenditures; coordinates results of work with capital
improvements budgeting activities; makes technical decisions on
matters of financial planning and reporting and staffing of the
fiscal office; reviews and approves federal plan materials,
procedures and regulations issued by other divisions for
conformity with fiscal requirements of the State and federal
governments; maintains appropriate liaison and effective working
relationship with budgetary, fiscal and other County, State and
Federal agencies; participates is staff conferences pertaining to
operational problems.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and
experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an
accredited college or university with major work in the field of
public or business administration, accounting, economics or a
related field and five years of accounting /fiscal work
experience, two of which shall have been in a supervisory or
specialist capacity.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of accounting,
public administration, organization and management and public
relations; principles and practices of public fiscal
administration including budgeting and financial reporting;
research methods and techniques; principles and practice of
supervision; cost accounting methods and systems; reporting
writing; governmental organization and functions relative to
statutes and ordinances.
Ability to: plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work
of fiscal and accounting programs and various administrative
staff services; prepare clear and concise operating reports;
prepare budget justifications and compile operating budget;
coordinate fiscal activities with other phases of management;
devise and modify accounting methods, techniques and practices;
maintain cooperative working relationship with others; speak and
write effectively; develop and analyze facts, make sound
administrative decisions and recommend policies.
Health and Physical Conditions Re uirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must
meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary
and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is the first specification approved for the new
class, FISCAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER.
APPROVED* , q 169- 8; 199'1
(Date)
ALLAN I. TAN AWA
Director of Personnel Services