Finance Director

The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic management and oversight of all financial operations of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District along with required HR components related to financial aspects of personnel services. This position ensures fiscal integrity, transparency, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing Oregon special districts. The Finance Director provides leadership in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and long term financial planning in support of the District's mission to provide high quality fire protection and emergency services to the community. Duties Manages and performs all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Develop and administer the District's annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the Fire Chief and command staff. Monitor revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budgets and Oregon Local Budget Law. Prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and annual financial summaries for the Fire Chief and Board of Directors. Coordinate and manage the District's annual financial audit and function as liaison with external auditors. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including Oregon public finance laws, reporting requirements, and internal control standards. Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits accounting, and retirement system reporting. Manage financial aspects of grants, bond funding, levies, and other revenue sources. Develop financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure sound fiscal management. Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, capital purchases, and operational decisions. Prepare required state and federal financial filings and reports. Present financial reports and information to the District Board of Directors during public meetings. Reviews and maintains capital assets transactions and records to include schedules for GAAP compliance and district capital policy. Participate in executive discussions on talent strategy, workforce investments, and organizational development, while monitoring and reporting key workforce metrics such as headcount, labor cost ratios, and productivity indicators. Oversee Administrative Assistant's HR responsibilities which include payroll review, onboarding and offboarding employees, and answering liability benefits questions. Work with payroll liability companies including submitting requested reports, initiatingqueries, and following up on concerns and discrepancies. HR Related Duties and Responsibilities Partner with Chief Officers to develop and manage compensation, benefits, and workforce budgets; oversee financial planning and analysis of payroll and employee-related costs; and collaborate on compensation structures, benchmarking, and incentives to ensure sustainability and competitiveness. Support recruitment, staffing, and organizational restructuring by aligning financial planning with long-term workforce models and organizational goals. Ensure compliance with employment laws, payroll regulations, and tax reporting in coordination with Chief Officers and legal teams, while maintaining internal controls over payroll processing, reimbursements, and HR financial data. Evaluate and approve HR-related expenditures, including benefits, training, and HR technology systems. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible fiscal/accounting employment experience. Experience with public budgeting, audits, and governmental accounting standards. Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and financial management systems. Experience with Quickbooks and/or Caselle accounting software. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, BusinessAdministration, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO). Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Practitioner in HumanResources (CPHR), or similar HR certification. Experience working with Oregon special districts, municipalities, local/state governmentor fire agencies. Knowledge of Oregon Local Budget Law and public meeting requirements. Experience with grant management and capital project financing.

Pay:

$95,000.00

• $107,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Finance Director 51590 Huntington Road, La Pine, OR 97739 $95,000

• $107,000 a year
• Full-time $95,000
• $107,000 a year
• Full-time The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic management and oversight of all financial operations of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District along with required HR components related to financial aspects of personnel services.

This position ensures fiscal integrity, transparency, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing Oregon special districts. The Finance Director provides leadership in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and long term financial planning in support of the District's mission to provide high quality fire protection and emergency services to the community. Duties Manages and performs all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Develop and administer the District's annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the Fire Chief and command staff. Monitor revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budgets and Oregon Local Budget Law. Prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and annual financial summaries for the Fire Chief and Board of Directors. Coordinate and manage the District's annual financial audit and function as liaison with external auditors. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including Oregon public finance laws, reporting requirements, and internal control standards. Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits accounting, and retirement system reporting. Manage financial aspects of grants, bond funding, levies, and other revenue sources. Develop financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure sound fiscal management. Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, capital purchases, and operational decisions. Prepare required state and federal financial filings and reports. Present financial reports and information to the District Board of Directors during public meetings. Reviews and maintains capital assets transactions and records to include schedules for GAAP compliance and district capital policy. Participate in executive discussions on talent strategy, workforce investments, and organizational development, while monitoring and reporting key workforce metrics such as headcount, labor cost ratios, and productivity indicators. Oversee Administrative Assistant's HR responsibilities which include payroll review, onboarding and offboarding employees, and answering liability benefits questions. Work with payroll liability companies including submitting requested reports, initiatingqueries, and following up on concerns and discrepancies. HR Related Duties and Responsibilities Partner with Chief Officers to develop and manage compensation, benefits, and workforce budgets; oversee financial planning and analysis of payroll and employee-related costs; and collaborate on compensation structures, benchmarking, and incentives to ensure sustainability and competitiveness. Support recruitment, staffing, and organizational restructuring by aligning financial planning with long-term workforce models and organizational goals. Ensure compliance with employment laws, payroll regulations, and tax reporting in coordination with Chief Officers and legal teams, while maintaining internal controls over payroll processing, reimbursements, and HR financial data. Evaluate and approve HR-related expenditures, including benefits, training, and HR technology systems. Minimum Qualifications Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible fiscal/accounting employment experience. Experience with public budgeting, audits, and governmental accounting standards. Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and financial management systems. Experience with Quickbooks and/or Caselle accounting software. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, BusinessAdministration, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO). Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Practitioner in HumanResources (CPHR), or similar HR certification. Experience working with Oregon special districts, municipalities, local/state governmentor fire agencies. Knowledge of Oregon Local Budget Law and public meeting requirements. Experience with grant management and capital project financing.

Pay:

$95,000.00

• $107,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person