Listing Summary

JOB TITLE: Finance Director

PAY RATE: Based on Experience

DEPARTMENT: Finance, City of Cartersville

JOB SUMMARY: This position works under the general direction of the City Manager and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial operations for all City services.  Work is performed with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and is reviewed by the City Manager for results obtained.

MAJOR DUTIES: 

• Plans, organizes, and directs the accounting, and budgeting divisions.
• Formulates and implements policy standards for the department.
• Develops, installs, and maintains accounting and budgetary systems which provide control of expenditures.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws in regards to financial matters.  Informs the City Manager of any irregularities or financial problems.
• Invests and monitors various funds and bonded indebtedness.
• Advises City Manager on matters concerning conditions of appropriations, extent of expenditures, and financial matters.
• Maintains accounts of all municipal financial transactions.
• Establishes and monitors cash flow system.
• Evaluates performance of personnel.
• Prepares departmental reports.
• Responsible for oversight and preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Provides other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a closely related field.  CPA certification, MBA or MPA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in governmental accounting and          financial management, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge and skill in the understanding and use of the standards and principles used in the government finance area as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of requirements necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer-based financial systems and MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Prefer knowledge of Cogsdale and Microsoft GP software applications.  
• Knowledge of related administrative and managerial processes.
• Knowledge in the areas of purchasing, and bond procedures.
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, and managing personnel in diverse divisional functions, including the ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and establish priorities.
• Skill in recommending improvements when procedures are not meeting objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill and ability to oversee and advise on pension fund management and investment policy issues.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive program of financial services.
• Ability to maintain complex financial records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Manager assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives.  The employee works independently in organizing work to reach goals and meet deadlines.  The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, 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 departmental guidelines.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties.  Frequently changing laws and regulations contribute 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 elected officials, constitutional officers, managers in all departments, vendors, external auditors, and representatives of federal, state, and local agencies

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, justify or defend matters, and motivate personnel.

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

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

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has direct supervision over all assigned personnel.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

 

Interested in applying?

 

Employment Application: tinyurl.com/cityofcartersvilleapplication

 

Complete application and email Cover letter, Resume, with Qualifications to: HR@cityofcartersville.org.