Listing Summary

The City of Fairburn is seeking to fill an experienced and professional Finance Director. The position is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the City.  Work involves managing, planning, forecasting and directing the staff responsible for the operation and administration of the City’s Finance Department. This position will report to the City Administrator and work with Mayor, department heads, vendors and auditors.

 

 

Hiring Range:            $$120,910.00 - $133,001.00 Hourly (Depending on qualifications)
 
Work Days/Hours:    Monday – Friday
                                    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Posting Start:         7/30/24

Posting End:           open until filled

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the City.  Work involves managing, planning, forecasting and directing the staff responsible for the operation and administration of the City’s Finance Department. This position will report to the City Administrator and work with Mayor, Department Heads, vendors and auditors.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directs and oversees the City’s financial management operations to ensure compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Ensures compliance with all state, federal and local laws related to the financial operation of the City.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for determining priorities, goals and objectives of the City’s Finance Department; plans, organizes and coordinates complex project activities including the development and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; promotes staff collaboration, innovation and critical thinking in developing solutions and approaches to departmental issues. Responsible for effective employee relations, staff development and administration of human resources policies and procedures. 
• Provides direction and assistance to department staff and departments in the preparation and presentation of the City’s annual budget, financial audit report, revenue administration and treasury management, implementation of auditor recommendations, and city-wide policies and procedures.
• Conducts research, prepares special reports, prepares position papers, recommends solutions and makes presentation to the City Administrator, Mayor, elected officials and general public.
• Under the direction of the City Administrator, has primary responsibility in preparing the annual budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue funds, Debt Service fund, Capital Project funds, Enterprise (water, sewer, electric) fund, and Internal Service Fund.
• Monitors and controls execution of city budgets by reviewing monthly Budget vs. Actual reports and ensuring department compliance with City budgetary policies.
• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets and schedule of revenues and expenditures; presents report to Mayor and City Council.
• Verifies accounting reconciliations of all Subsidiary and General Ledgers, including Utilities, Property Taxes, Account Payables and Receivables.
• Verifies the reconciliation of account balances for inter-fund/government funds to related amortization schedules; approves bank reconciliations; approves journal entries; approves all budget adjustments; oversees the City’s cash management program and authorizes transfer of cash and investment assets and wire transfers for Mayor’s approval.
• Conducts ongoing review of the procurement operation to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures with a goal of continuous improvement (streamlining) of operations.
• Advises departments on the applicability of the Purchasing Ordinance policies and procedures; provides technical assistance to same by writing or assisting with the formulation of requests for proposals, bid specifications, and requests for information.
• Provides purchasing support for capital and maintenance projects; solicits bids for projects, and consults with departments on bid analysis, contractor capabilities, and contract compliance issues.
• Reviews Water/Sewer bond transactions; reconcile bond balances to amortization schedule.
• Develops and reviews monthly financial reports; investigates abnormal fluctuations in operating revenues and expenditures and make report to Mayor and City Administrator.
• Maintains a current and comprehensive knowledge of developments in the field of municipal finance, particularly new laws/legislation, professional trends and technological advances; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in Accounting; supplemented by eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or a related field, with 3-5 years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Master’s degree preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid State of Georgia driver’s license

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; Ability to obtain State Certification as Government Finance Officer within two (2) years preferred.

 

Special Requirements:

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, an acceptable driving record, and possessing a satisfactory credit history.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, methods and practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), and of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of municipal accounting principles, practices and procedures; knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations governing the receipt, custody and expenditure of public funds
• Knowledge of federal and state grant administration procedures, contract law and financial investment laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of management principals and supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment and standard clerical procedures, including computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, arithmetic and municipal budgeting procedures.
• Ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
• Ability to ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.
• Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to effectively manage, organize and supervise department employees; ability to give clear instructions; monitor and assess operations, workload, projects and staff performance.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates, including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to act as a staff advisor to the Mayor and City Council.
• Ability to research, compile and analyze data, and present findings to the City Council in an acceptable format.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Work requires ability to exert very light physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

 

The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.