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lR Updated 091907 Financial Services Director, Financial Services Page 4 SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The County Manager assigns work in terms of department and county goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits, and observation of financial management activities. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, North Carolina Local Government Commission policies and procedures, grant requirements, auditing standards, relevant federal and state laws and county ordinances, and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops financial management guidelines. COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied management, administrative, and technical duties. The number of guidelines to be followed and frequent changes in applicable guidelines contribute to the complexity of the work. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the financial operations of the county. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient processing of all government financial transactions, the accurate reporting of the government financial condition, the sound financial position of the county government, and provision of county services at reasonable tax rates. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, elected officials, department heads, bankers and financial representatives, state officials, external auditors, representatives of federal, state and local agencies, and the general public. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and justify, negotiate, or settle matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for managing a department of 10-12 permanent positions. The position has direct supervision over Accountant II (1), Accounting Technician Supervisor (1), Budget Manager (1), and Purchasing Manager (1).