Under the general direction of the County Board and day-to-day direction of its designee (Administrator), the Appointed Auditor/Treasurer is responsible for directing the development, planning, management, coordination, and delivery of taxation functions, license center operations, elections, payroll function, investments, accounts payable and receivable, annual audit preparation and all other enterprise-level financial matters. This position has wide latitude in independent action and high-level decision making. This is an appointed position serving a limited term from July 10, 2024 through January 5, 2027. Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Directs policies, methods, and procedures for preparation of all recording and reporting systems required of the County for compliance with accounting standards for Governmental Fund reporting, State and Federal statutes, case law, and County policy. Maintains and manages the official General Ledger of the County, its accounts, and its assets, liabilities, expenses, income, and equities, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Develops and recommends policies and procedures to maximize the County s fiscal management practices, including investments, and both annual operating and capital revenues and expenditures. Manages collection, tracking and reporting of current and delinquent real estate, manufactured homes, and personal property taxes, Mortgage Registration and State Deed Tax, County Drainage Ditch Assessments, and Gravel Tax. Oversees management of tax forfeited land, including public and private auctions and repurchases; determines eligibility to repurchase tax forfeited property; and obtains County Board approval for property forfeiture responsibilities, as appropriate. Oversees county-wide payroll functions and services. Assists with coordination and implementation of countywide insurance, health, safety, and risk management programs and activities. Plans, organizes, and directs operations and activities related to county, state, and federal elections, in accordance with MN Statutes. Develops and oversees annual and capital budgeting for the Auditor-Treasurer, Elections, and Debt Service activities and funds. Administers Driver s License, County Liquor, tobacco and other required licenses. Performs supervisory duties, including but not limited to: Training, scheduling of personnel, interviewing, conducting performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary action. Develops and maintains respectful and cooperative working relationships; participates in and contributes to countywide leadership efforts; and leads select countywide initiatives and projects, as needed and directed. Regularly and reliably manages work hours and work schedule, including primarily working from the office, in accordance with the department's work schedule and County policies.