· Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary.
· Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management.
· Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues.
· Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department.
· Reviews departmental and/or program activities for compliance with administrative, legislative and legal requirements, policies and procedures.
· Assumes full accounting responsibility for specified funds.
· Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification.
· Prepares work papers for annual audits for funds; responds to any findings or recommendations.
· Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies.
· Attends related state, county meetings; acts as liaison with representatives from various state agencies and departments.
· Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports for all grant contracts.
· May assist grant accountants in determining scope and content of financial projects; provides other department employees with financial procedures and resources.
· May prepare assigned sections of the county's annual operating budget for the department in conjunction with management.
· May serve as lead and/or provide guidance to Grant Accountants and Accounting Technicians.
· Performs special projects as assigned.
· Performs related duties as required.