Finance Director

GGFOA; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of East Point is seeking a Finance Director to serve as its chief financial officer, overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury, payroll, and grants administration.

Reporting to the City Manager and collaborating with the Mayor and City Council, the successful candidate will drive financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls to support East Point's priorities and public service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires deep knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Experience in governmental budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership, political acumen, and communication with officials and the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the annual budget and long-range financial planning.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports and coordinate external audits.
• Oversee payroll, revenue administration, investments, cash management, and compliance.
• Advise City leadership on fiscal policy and strategic financial decisions.

Job description

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Finance Director serves as the City's chief financial officer and is responsible for the overall management and administration of all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, payroll, grants administration, internal controls, auditing, debt management, and long-term financial planning. The position leads the Finance Department and serves as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council on matters related to fiscal policy, financial sustainability, and organizational performance.

The Finance Director oversees a complex municipal financial operation supporting a diverse organization that provides traditional local government services as well as enterprise utility operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding public resources while ensuring that financial systems, processes, and policies support the City's strategic priorities and service delivery objectives. Key responsibilities include developing and administering the annual budget, preparing monthly and annual financial reports, coordinating the City's annual external audit, overseeing payroll and revenue administration functions, monitoring investments and cash management activities, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.

As a member of the City's executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a central role in advancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. The position is expected to evaluate business processes, leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, implement best practices in governmental finance, and provide strategic analysis regarding current and future financial conditions. The Director will also work collaboratively with department leaders to develop financial strategies, evaluate capital investments, identify funding opportunities, and support long-term planning initiatives that contribute to East Point's continued growth and success.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise in governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, cash management, and public financial administration. A thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, municipal budgeting practices, and applicable federal and state regulations is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong leadership skills, political acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner to elected officials, staff, and the public.

The City seeks a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. The successful candidate will be approachable, transparent, and committed to building strong relationships throughout the organization while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and public stewardship. The ability to lead and develop professional staff, manage competing priorities, and provide sound financial advice in a fast-paced municipal environment will be critical to success in this role.

Ideal Candidate

The City of East Point seeks an accomplished, strategic, and resilient finance professional to serve as its next Finance Director. This is a unique opportunity for a confident leader to make a lasting impact on a community at a pivotal moment. The successful candidate will embrace challenge as opportunity, bringing the expertise, leadership, and integrity necessary to strengthen the City's financial operations, rebuild trust, and create a sustainable financial future.

Hiring Range

$155,000 to $165,000