Fiscal Officer – Development Finance Authority of Summit County

Assists with the management of Authority and all organizations it manages. Participates in strategic planning initiatives to further support the vision, mission, services, and products of the Authority and to ensure effective and efficient operations. Oversees outside investments of the Authority and the organizations it manages. Participates in the development and implementation of Authority policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates, particularly with regard to post-closing bond finance compliance matters. Manages project planning or development as assigned in addition to actions/policies of the Board of Directors.

Directs and manages financial initiatives and develops financial and business plans including budgets; leads in the renewal and ongoing functioning of Authority financing programs by minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities; researches and recommends additional sources of investment into the bond fund to increase revenue. Recommends approval, administers, and reports on Authority’s daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes to the Board of Directors; maintains accounting records, files, documents, and necessary detail schedules to ensure control of assets; ensures that receipts and expenditures are fully compliant with local, state, and federal laws and actions/policies of the Board of Directors; establish and manage multiple funds/allocations. Coordinates the recruitment and selection of an accounting firm to conduct Authority, and its managed organizations, audits; serves as lead contact for auditors. Identifies opportunities for operational revenue for Authority as well as when working with developers, property owners/lessees; construct appropriate reimbursement agreements to compensate the Authority for out of pocket cost and staff costs; researches and recommends vendors for various required reports, and letters of credit; oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the Authority’s Annual Audited Financial Statements; develops systems for reconciling and monitoring on-going compliance with contractual obligations within project documents including those required by rating agencies, bondholders, IRS, other governmental leaders, investors, etc.; determines appropriate funds for payment of property tax, debt service, and utility payments, records transactions. Participate in the bond rating process.

Adheres to all policies and procedures (e.g. Authority, county, federal, and state); provides quality customer service by assisting staff, government officials, partners, community leaders, professionals, vendors, and businesses in resolving inquiries, complaints, or problems; contributes to Authority marketing materials including writing, visual aids, and PowerPoint presentations; presents self in a professional, ethical, and culturally sensitive manner to co-workers, partners, and the public; attends meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain the level of knowledge required; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.