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Chief Financial Officer
- Mille Lacs County (Milaca, MN)
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### Job Duties
This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent
may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
1. Uses independent judgment to provide supervision and leadership to department personnel
under the span of control. Makes recommendations on matters of hiring and discipline. Conducts
ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and timely formal reviews of performance for staff.
Provides training and work direction, ensuring staff know and follow department and county
rules, as well as sound work and safety practices, to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury
or loss.
2. Responsible for communications that maintain relationships key to the function of the county.
Plans and carries out communications at a level that can impact the morale and performance of
staff.
3. Lead the development of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets, including multi-year
financial forecasting and capital improvement planning. Provide strategic fiscal advice to the
County Board, Administrator, and department leadership. Monitor, analyze, and report on fiscal
performance, recommending policy adjustments as needed.
4. Direct and oversee countywide accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grants
administration, and procurement functions. Oversee preparation of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and coordination of the annual audit process. Ensure compliance with
GAAP, GASB, state and federal reporting requirements, and County policies.
5. Manage investment of County funds to optimize returns within established risk parameters.
Oversee issuance and repayment of County debt, maintaining strong credit ratings. Coordinate
financial impact analysis of legislative proposals and market conditions.
6. Oversee ERP/financial system administration ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient operations.
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, internal controls, and customer service.
7. Work with the County Administrator to prepare financial reports for presentations to the County
Board and community stakeholders in a clear and transparent manner. Collaborate with
department heads, external agencies, and rating agencies to represent the County’s financial
position.
### Minimum Education Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or
related field; Master’s degree preferred.
### Minimum Experience Required
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible financial management experience,
including four (4) years in a senior leadership role in public sector finance.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.
• Class D Driver’s License.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
1
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Compensation
$45.20 - $59.12 / Hourly
### Postal Code
56353
### Place of Work
Hybrid
### Requisition ID
00823
### Job Type
Full Time
### Job Benefits
Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits.
The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at [email protected].
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits Provided
Employees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line: http://www.mnpera.org
Contribution amounts are based on the employee’s pay each pay period.
Coordinated Plan:
Employer Contribution 7.5%
Employee Contribution 6.5%
Police & Fire Plan:
Employer Contribution: 16.2%
Employee Contribution: 10.8%
Correctional Plan:
Employer Contribution: 8.75%
Employee Contribution: 5.83%
Paid Time Off
Holidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.
Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.
Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.
Medical Insurance
Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024.
Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee Cost
RTS Medica Passport
2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84
850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40
400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20
RTS Medica Elect
2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36
850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48
400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68
RTS Medica VantagePlus
2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26
850-40 $0 N/A $973.10
400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58
Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.
Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.
Dental Insurance
There is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.
Vision Insurance
Vision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:
Employee Only - $5.85
Employee + Spouse - $11.69
Employee + Children - $11.31
Family - $18.35
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) Available
Plan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline.
FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year
Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses).
FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately)
Deferred Compensation Program Available
Deferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: https://www.nrsforu.com/rsc-web- preauth/index.html
Life Insurance
There is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category:
Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000
Under age 35 .06
35-39 .10
40-44 .12
45-49 .17
50-54 .25
55-59 .45
60-64 .68
65-69 1.29
70-74 2.08
Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages Available
Child life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month.
Long-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly Benefit
Under age 25 .26
25-29 .33
30-34 .40
35-39 .48
40-44 .65
45-49 .94
50-54 1.25
55-59 1.51
60+ 1.53
Short-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly Benefit
Under Age 25 11.20
25-29 8.90
30-34 9.60
35-39 8.90
40-44 8.00
45-49 8.80
50-54 9.40
55-59 12.00
60-64 13.80
65+ 15.50
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available
### Application Link
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/millelacs/jobs/5083266/chief-financial-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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