Assistant Director, Public Utilities Finance & CS

Augusta--richmond-County; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta-Richmond County seeks a Finance & Administration Director to oversee financial services and customer service operations for the water utility. Reports to the Director, Utilities, and collaborates with public officials and external partners to support budgeting and service delivery.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, strategic planning for asset management and billing, policy development, and coordination of audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in managing accounting and financial activities for a large department or government utility, to include lead or supervisory experience, and seven (7) years of experience in the field.
• Possession of CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Directs work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures resources and monitors progress to meet objectives.
• Develops and implements long- and short-term strategic plans for asset management, accounting, billing, and customer service.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures and ensures compliance with policies and standards.
• Administrates budgets, forecasts funding, monitors expenditures, and prepares financial reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field

Job description

Augusta-Richmond County seeks a Finance & Administration Director to oversee financial services and customer service operations for the water utility. Reports to the Director, Utilities, and collaborates with public officials and external partners to support budgeting and service delivery.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, strategic planning for asset management and billing, policy development, and coordination of audits and financial reporting.