Deputy Finance Director

GGFOA; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GGFOA in Georgia seeks a Deputy Finance Director to assist the CFO in managing the county's financial affairs and ensuring GAAP compliance with GASB standards.

Responsibilities include supervising accounting staff, preparing budget amendments, and coordinating the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with departments. The role requires a finance or accounting degree and at least 3 years in governmental accounting, with Tyler ERP experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB requirements for governmental accounting.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis in public sector.
• Ability to supervise accounting staff and coordinate with departments.

Aufgaben

• Assist CFO in managing county financial affairs and applying accounting standards.
• Supervise accounting staff and ensure compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Prepare budget amendments and ACFR coordination with departments.
• Analyze grants and coordinate with ITD on financial module upkeep.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Public sector accounting

Ausbildung

Finance or accounting degree

Tools

Tyler ERP

Jobbeschreibung

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the CFO (Deputy County Manager of Administration) in managing the County's financial affairs, serving as the primary source of knowledge on the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and implementing new accounting standards and pronouncements.
• Manage accounting activities and supervise all accounting staff, ensuring compliance with established statutes, laws, and ordinances.
• Prepare budget amendments for review by the Deputy County Manager of Administration.
• Complete the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and coordinate with various County departments to ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
• Analyze federal and state grant revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with grantee financial regulations. Review Requests for Proposals for audit services contracts and work closely with the Information Technology Department (ITD) to troubleshoot and maintain the financial module.
• The Deputy Finance Director is responsible for supervising the various Accounting department functional areas which include Accounting, Grants, Payroll, Purchasing Accounts Payable, Property Accounting, Property Damage, Revenue and Receivables, Cash and Financial Reporting. Develop and implement training programs for County personnel to ensure compliance with GASB requirements.
• Review expenses against the budget, discuss the preliminary budget with department heads and assist in managing budgetary thresholds.
• Assist the Deputy County Manager of Administration and the County Manager with annual budget preparation, collaborating with all departments on reports and schedules.
• Prepare account analyses as needed to evaluate departmental performance and efficiency.
• Work with department heads to create estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Present capital improvement projects to the Deputy County Manager of Administration.
• Assists the Deputy County Manager or Department Heads with securing financing when necessary.
• Prepare and review journal entries, direct payments, and wire transfers.
• Implement auditor recommendations, ensuring that the County changes policies, procedures, or practices. Assist the deputy county manager of administration in securing financing when necessary.
• Prepare monthly cash flow reports for the Deputy County Manager of Administration.
• Develop financial forecasting models and determine project revenue requirements.
• Collaborate directly with the Deputy County Manager of Administration and the County Clerk on contract administration, ensuring compliance with all contracts and agreements.
• Respond to requests for information from government agencies and authorities, including annual surveys.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or arelated field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years ofprofessional experience in accounting and financial management, preferably from a governmental institution.
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices, andknowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, Internet, or other programs; includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations such as to prepare concise comprehensive reports, including necessary supporting documentation concerning accounting/financial activities.
• Human Interactions: Requires the ability to plan, establish, assign, and coordinate priorities and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, state and federal authorities, civic leaders and the public.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding Federal, State, local, and private grants.
• Knowledge of the general trends and current developments in public sector (governmental) accounting.
• Knowledge of personal computers and computer software applications.
• Knowledge of Tyler ERP software preferable.
• Skills in the evaluation of personnel.
• Skills in the use of computer-based data information systems.
• Skills in strategic and critical thinking.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to examine, interpret, and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports.
• Ability to conduct sound audits of financial records, conduct detailed accounting studies, and prepare reports.
• Ability to prepare concise comprehensive reports, including necessary supporting documentation concerning accounting/financial activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, state and federal authorities, civic leaders, and the public.
• Ability to plan, establish, assign, and coordinate priorities.
• Ability to accurately forecast future financial conditions of the County government.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and to work effectively with all department heads, Board of Commissioners, County Manager and Deputy County Manager; and professional staff members in County government.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits in an office.

Spalding County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.