This position is responsible for the overall management of the Budget/Finance Office and for the day-to-day operations of this office and its subordinate employees. The purpose of this position is to provide analytical and consultative work that assists leadership and staff in budgeting, planning and evaluating human services programs. This employee works closely with members of the agency's management and must be able to advise them to assure that sound fiscal decisions are made throughout the agency. This position also serves as a direct liaison to the State and County fiscal/budget management staff and represents the Agency in working through procedures and processes that are shared between these offices. This position completes specialized management studies, identifies and reviews performance measures related to the agency strategic plan and is responsible for providing management with data which will assure the agency is able to respond strategically and logically to business needs, trends and the changing needs of customers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting and one year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or a four-year degree in business administration or other field with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and two years of experience as specified above; or a two-year degree in accounting and four years of experience as specified above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations; ability to analyze and correct financial problems and bookkeeping errors; to establish effective working relationships with the public or departmental program personnel; and ability to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial statements and reports. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices; and considerable knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.

The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License.

Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Law enforcement background check is required.

Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.

This position will be required to assist emergency and/or disaster situations.

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.

College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.

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If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact Human Resources @ (910) 677-2580.

MISSION

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.

VISION

We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.

Our Core Standards & Values

A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.