Listing Summary

The City of Canton, GA is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Director. This position 
is responsible for directing the City’s financial operations including accounting, budgeting, 
payroll, procurement, audits, and financial record keeping.

Core Duties
Developing and maintaining the City’s operating and capital budgets.
Providing annual recommendations and presentations for millage rate adoptions. Preparing and 
reviewing financial reports to local, state and federal government agencies.
Working with other City departments and external auditors to complete the Annual Comprehensive 
Financial Report.
Overseeing payables and payroll. Supervising staff.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business 
administration or related field accompanied by ten (10) years of experience in public/local 
government financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A CPA 
license is preferred.

Benefits
The City of Canton provides excellent benefits, competitive salaries, and a team atmosphere. The 
City recently implemented new pay ranges as a result of a compensation study which makes our 
salaries very competitive with the current market. Benefits consist of comprehensive medical, 
dental, and vision, EAP, short- and long-term disability and life insurance paid by the City as 
well as supplemental benefit offerings. A very generous PTO package is provided along with 13 paid 
holidays per year.

Contributions to your retirement begin immediately and you are 100% vested from day one. The City 
contributes an amount equal to 5% of your compensation to a 401a with Mission Square Retirement. 
You also receive up to an additional 5% match if you contribute to your 457b plan. Contributions 
can be made pre-tax and/or post-tax (ROTH).

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

City of Canton
The City of Canton is a vibrant, growing community with a population of approximately 38,000. It is 
the county seat for Cherokee County and is conveniently located off I-575 between Atlanta and the 
Blue Ridge Mountains. The City employs 140 full-time employees and has a Fiscal Year 2025 budget of 
$83.4 million.

Visit www.cantonga.gov/government/careers to download and complete an application and submit
along with a resume to human.resources@cantonga.gov.