Finance Director

Waycross, Ga; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waycross is seeking a Finance Director to lead the Finance Department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with GAAP.

You will oversee accounts payable, cash management, city accounting, revenue forecasting, and external audits, while guiding departmental staff to meet public financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of public administration.
• Knowledge of computerized financial information management.
• Knowledge of economic trend forecasting and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of GAAP, federal/state laws, and city ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages operations of the Finance Department.
• Oversees accounts payable functions.
• Oversees cash management and investment transfers.
• Oversees city accounting system and procedures development.
• Oversees customer service billing system and financial reporting.
• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets; assists department heads.

Skills

Public finance

Budgeting

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Management

Financial software

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Finance Department.

JOB TITLE: Finance Director

DEPARTMENT: Finance, City of Waycross

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Finance Department.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Finance Department.
• Oversees the accounts payable function.
• Oversees the city cash management program and authorizes transfer of cash and investment assets.
• Oversees the operations of the city accounting system and the development and review of accounting procedures.
• Oversees the customer service billing system.
• Oversees the city financial reporting system and prepares financial reports and other specialized reports as requested.
• Oversees the development of the annual city operating budget and the capital improvements program; assists department heads as requested.
• Prepares revenue forecasts for budget and management decisions.
• Monitors expenditure levels of all city departments for compliance with budgetary and management objectives.
• Develops and implements procedures for collection of all city revenues.
• Oversees the operations of the city internal auditing system.
• Assists external auditors by providing needed data and responding to inquiries.
• Develops the annual department operating budget and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
• Acts as Treasurer for the City’s component units
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized financial information management.
• Knowledge of economic trend forecasting and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of special requirements pertaining to accounting for and investment of government funds.
• Knowledge of government auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relevant federal and state laws, and city ordinances, policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The number of guidelines to be followed contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the financial operations of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient processing of all government financial transactions and the accurate reporting of the government financial condition.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with accountants, bankers, brokers, attorneys, City Commission members, vendors, insurance agents, and representatives of federal, state, and local agencies.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide services, motivate personnel, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Deputy Finance Director (1), Purchasing Manager (1), and Accountant I (1)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; MBA preferred
• 2-5 years of governmental accounting experience
• 3-5 years of management experience with increasing responsibilities
• Excellent financial, analytical, and strategy development skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia
• Strong presentation and consultative skills
• Excellent people and relationship skills
• Ability to be bonded.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Drug-Free Workplace