Deputy Commissioner of Finance

The successful candidate will serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, under the general direction of the Commissioner of Finance and County Executive in assisting in carrying out the mission of the Ulster County Department of Finance as established in the County Charter or governed by law, having responsibility for: 

·         Recording and reporting the financial condition of the County within the guidelines set forth by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and investing County funds securely;  

·         Enforcing and collecting of delinquent property and school taxes in accordance with Real Property Tax Law; 

·         Directing the County's accounting, financial reporting, payroll processing, cash receipts and disbursement functions and developing and implementing accounting policies and systems to assure timely, accurate and meaningful financial analysis and reporting, and proper receipt and disbursement of all County Funds;  

·         Carrying out the duties of a Deputy relative to the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the Commissioner of Finance by Law, except as otherwise provided by the Ulster County Charter; and  

·         Demonstrating strong leadership and supervisory skills, oral and written communication skills and management competency.