Do you have strong finance skills in budget preparation, grant administration, financial projections and year end close out and reconciliation? Portage County has a high level position that supervises other staff in the department that may be a fit for you!
First review of candidates will take place on July 31, 2018. 
 

Portage County offers a robust benefit package for this position. Benefits include;

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution)

• Vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick leave

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance- premium paid by the County

• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County

• Dental insurance

• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan
  
  This is a brief description of the job duties:
  This position directs and coordinates the overall financial management system of the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). This position also acts as a finance liaison and oversees the financial matters of other county funds and departments, such as Justice Programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Corporation Counsel, and others as assigned. This position assists with county-wide financial reporting and annual budget preparation. This position is a key member of the Finance Department management team with an emphasis on grants and contracts management.
  
  These are the skills we are seeking:
   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related degree preferred.
• Grants administration experience preferred.
• Supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to successfully pass a financial and criminal background check.
• Must meet County bonding requirements.