Finance Manager

Confidentiel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipal Finance Manager will serve as the on-site lead for financial operations within a city government administration in Gwinnett County, GA. As an embedded member of the municipal administration, this role oversees financial management, regulatory compliance, payroll, fund accounting, and audit preparation.

Key responsibilities include directing day-to-day operations, maintaining GASB-compliant fund accounting, coordinating month-end and year-end closes, overseeing internal controls,

Qualifications

• Municipal finance management experience is required.
• Hands-on GASB and fund accounting experience.
• Experience processing payroll for public sector employees.
• Ability to independently lead annual audit preparation for a local government entity.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site as an embedded municipal administrator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day municipal financial operations as an embedded member of the city's staff.
• Maintain fund accounting per GASB guidelines and oversee general ledger, month-end, and year-end close.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with municipal, state, and statutory requirements.
• Direct payroll operations for public employees and ensure accurate withholdings and benefits.
• Lead preparation for the city’s annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Municipal finance

GASB & fund accounting

Public payroll (government)

Audit preparation

On-site availability

Job description

The Municipal Finance Manager serves as the full-time, on-site lead for financial operations within a city government administration in Gwinnett County, GA. Operating as an embedded leader on the municipal administration team, this position oversees financial management, regulatory compliance, payroll, fund accounting, and annual audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day municipal financial operations as an embedded member of the city's staff.
• Maintain and execute fund accounting practices in strict accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Manage financial accounting workflows, including general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure operational compliance with municipal, state, and statutory requirements.

Public Sector Payroll Management

• Direct and administer payroll operations designed specifically for a public employer.
• Ensure full accuracy and statutory compliance regarding municipal employee pay, tax withholdings, retirement allocations, and benefits payments.

Audit Leadership & Financial Reporting

• Direct full preparation for the city’s annual financial audit, producing required schedules, trial balances, and support documentation.
• Serve as the primary operational contact and coordinator for external audit teams.
• Prepare and present transparent financial reports, budget analyses, and variance assessments for city leadership.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Municipal Finance Expertise: Direct, practical experience in municipal government financial management is required.
• GASB & Fund Accounting: Proven, hands-on experience performing fund accounting under GASB regulations.
• Public Employer Payroll: Demonstrated experience processing and managing payroll systems for public sector employees.
• Audit Preparation: Demonstrated ability to independently lead and organize annual financial audit preparation for a local government entity.
• On-Site Availability: Ability to work full-time on-site as an embedded member of the municipal administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia Local Government Experience: Prior background working in Georgia local government finance is strongly preferred.
• OpenGov System Proficiency: Direct operational experience using OpenGov software is a strong plus