Ability to: plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; evaluate the application of accounting and financial management programs, policies and procedures; monitor and evaluate operations and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems; develop program plans and evaluate work accomplishments; read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and legislation governing department operations; analyze, interpret and communicate complex financial information; apply the principles and theories of finance and accounting to complex issues; understand and apply applicable auditing requirements; establish and maintain effective work relationships with state and county officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, officials of other agencies and with the general public; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; prepare a variety of correspondence reports and other written materials. Knowledge of: practices, methods, and procedures of public budgeting, fiscal management and administration; governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the laws, rules, and regulations governing governmental accounting and financial management; the principles, concepts, and procedures of governmental accounting, financial management and analysis, and internal control policies and procedures.