JEFFERSON COUNTY
WISCONSIN
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Recruitment Profile
GovHR USA is pleased to assist Jefferson County, Wisconsin with the solicitation
of candidates for the position of Finance Director.
About Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Ideally situated between the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Madison in
south-central Wisconsin, Jefferson County offers a pleasant mix of urban and
rural life. With easy access via the I-94 and I-90 highway system, the County is
characterized by rich agricultural areas, thriving family-oriented communities,
diversified manufacturing and highly valued natural resource features.
Jefferson County covers a land area of 557 square miles with an additional 25.73
square miles of water area, including five major rivers and 35 lakes. It is also
comprised of 16 townships, five villages, and six cities, which includes a portion
of the cities of Watertown and Whitewater and the village of Cambridge. The
county seat is located in the city of Jefferson, a city of approximately 8,000
residents. At the 2010 census the County’s population was 83,686, a 13%
increase in population from 2000 to 2010.
The Jefferson County
Mission Statement is:
“To fulfill County
government’s
responsibilities to
its citizens and
advance the
quality of life in
Jefferson County.”
About Jefferson County Government
Jefferson County is governed by a County Board of Supervisors
comprised of 30 elected officials from 30 supervisory districts. The
County Board uses a committee system to aid the decision making
process with most Supervisors serving on two committees. The
County Administrator is responsible to the County Board for the
County’s day to day operations. Departments include but are not
limited to law enforcement, justice administration, health and
human services, parks, educational and cultural activities, planning,
zoning, land use, environmental including water quality, recycling
and general administrative services. In addition, the County provides
public works services including highway operations and facilities
maintenance. All the County’s non-elected Department Heads report
to the County Administrator, who also oversees all elected and non-elected business units/budgets.
Jefferson County’s fiscal year begins on January 1. Financial policies and sound financial practices have long been
in place and have served to create financial stability. In 2016, for the second consecutive year, the County
received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. The
County has a manageable debt load and maintains a positive bond rating of Aa2. The 2017 budget is
approximately $72M with a capital budget of $8.3M.
Additional information regarding the Finance Department can be found at:
http://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/departments_f-r/departments/finance.php
Position Responsibilities and Requirements
Position responsibilities include managing and oversight of the
County’s overall financial operations. This includes developing
internal systems and processes in keeping with financial best
practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
pronouncements; preparing the preliminary Comprehensive
Annual Finance Report (CAFR); serving as financial advisor to
the County Board, County Administrator and other departments;
and long range financial planning and forecasting. The Finance
Director will manage the County financial software program and
supervise four employees in the Finance Department.
The County is seeking candidates who are critical thinkers, self-motivated, and resourceful. Candidates must have
a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration or related field (Master's Degree preferred) with five to
seven years financial management experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides
equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. CPA or Certified Government Manager designation are a plus.
Candidates must possess some local government experience either directly, or indirectly through private sector
financial firm.
Compensation and Benefits
The County offers a salary range of $77,168 -$99,236, with appointment salary DOQ. The County is prepared to
offer the upper portion of the range for the right candidate. The County offers a comprehensive benefit package
that includes participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, health insurance including medical and dental
(also available to dependents), life insurance at 3X salary, flexible spending account and voluntary participation in
a deferred compensation program. The County offers paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
Application and Selection Process
Candidates should apply online with a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional
references. First review of candidates shall occur no later than April 17, 2017.
Click HERE to Apply! (http://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/)
For Questions Contact:
Mike Earl, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA at (224) 261-8366 or [email protected]
Terri Palm, Human Resources Director, Jefferson County at 920-674-7103 or [email protected]