About The Role

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

Do you enjoy working with numbers, asking questions and want to be a part of department that makes a difference in all of Maricopa County? In this role you will be responsible for a variety of financial services from payroll and accounts payable to all aspects of infrastructure accounting and grant management. You will manage a team of 4 dedicated professionals. Acting as the District’s liaison with the Department of Finance, you will work to ensure all the Flood Control District’s financial transactions adhere to Maricopa County standards and governmental accounting standards. You will represent the District in all matters of a financial nature with professionalism and sound judgement.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

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Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Three years of professional-level finance experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

We Also Value

Three years of supervisory experience
Experience with cost accounting for infrastructure projects
Experience with Intergovernmental Agreements
Experience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Job Contributions

Supervises and manages the workload, performance, training, and hiring of financial staff, including two Accountants and two Accounting Specialists
Oversees infrastructure cost accounting for Flood Control projects through completion and placement into operation, including tracking land acquisition, construction, and engineering costs, and prepares and submits year-end financial reports to the Maricopa County Finance Division
Directs and authorizes District payments for supplies, services, construction contracts, utilities, direct payments, employee reimbursements, memberships, and travel, ensuring compliance with Intergovernmental Agreement terms
Manages accounts receivable activities, including monitoring outstanding balances, reviewing receipts, and ensuring timely collection and compliance with applicable agreements and requirements
Administers the preparation and approval of journal vouchers, maintenance of contract and payment records and logs, and grant accounting; conducts internal audits and coordinates annually with state and internal auditors
Provides District management with financial reports, documentation, guidance, and information to support decision-making; recommends and implements improvements to financial systems and procedures and develops and updates related policies and procedures
Responsible for supervising District payroll and travel services to ensure compliance with County policies and procedures, as well as maintaining supply inventories and asset records, including the accounting and recording of infrastructure assets

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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