Chad Struss

Experience

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  MN Office of the State Auditor

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Local Government Auditor

  Planned and conducted fieldwork for financial and compliance audits of local governments; performed single audits of federal grant programs; provided guidance and direction to new audit staff; assisted clients in preparation of financial statements and development of internal controls.

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  Isanti County

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2023

  Directed Finance and Property Services Division including finance, property tax, land records, property assessment, elections and licensing functions with a staff of 24 and $2.6 million budget; advised the county board on financial matters including budget development, debt issuance, and grant management; developed organizational policies and procedures; served as interim County Administrator (03/2023-07/2023). Served as elected official responsible for finance, property tax administration, payroll, elections, and licensing functions with a staff of 14 and $1 million+ budget; directed implementation of electronic cash receipt system, employee self-service, and electronic timesheet software; updated election equipment and administered elections for 23,000+ registered voters in coordination with municipalities. Coordinated preparation of $38 million annual budget with 18 departments, developed budget forms and guidelines, and monitored budgets; managed annual audit and financial reporting process; performed financial analysis for labor negotiations and county projects. Prepared annual comprehensive financial report for GFOA certificate of achievement; supervised implementation of new payroll system and timecard software; prepared audit workpapers and materials for annual audit.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  • County Auditor-Treasurer

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Financial Director/Assistant Auditor-Treasurer

    Jun 2009 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant County Auditor/Accountant

    Jan 2007 - May 2009
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  MN Office of the State Auditor

  Jul 2023 - now

  Deputy State Auditor

  Directed Audit Practice, Government Information, and Operations Management Divisions.