Listing Summary

JOB TITLE:                          FINANCE OFFICER

CLASSIFICATION:               APPOINTED

REPORTS TO:                     CITY MANAGER

DEPARTMENT(S):               FINANCE

JURISDICTION(S):              CITY OF DAWSON

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, and manages overall operations of finance, accounting, and purchasing for the City. Administers financial, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and investment functions in accordance with standards established by GAAP and GASB.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and directs financial, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, occupational tax and other related events, fixed assets, internal and external audit, and cost of serviced measurement functions.
• Develops business systems for daily operations; amends and updates systems as appropriate; and, monitors and evaluates performance of operating systems.
• Administers/supervise the daily operations of the Finance function, including accounts payable, receipts and disbursements, general journals, inventories, fixed assets, preparation of financial statements and cost reports, and analysis activities.
• Directs and assists in preparation of comprehensive financial reports and monthly financial statements
• Develops and administers comprehensive reporting systems that include: (1) comprehensive and periodic reports, (2) projects and special reports, and (3) City financial reports monthly to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.
• Develops departmental budget and goals, and monitors expenditures and performance compared to the goals.
• Directs purchasing, property tracking, and fixed assets operations for the City.
• Oversees and transacts investment of City funds; determines amounts to be invested, obtains and evaluates bids, and awards bids with the consent of the Council.
• Coordinates and administers City's annual operating budget and annual capital budget preparation; assists department heads in budget preparation; provides historical data, estimates revenues for budget year, and compiles and produces budget.
• Serves on several senior management committees including for computer network design and development Retirement and Employee Benefit Services, Budget Development, and Risk Management Overview Committees as applicable.
• Generates annual interest or investment revenues, and assists in preparing a multi-million budget.
• Directs the conduct of internal audit activities.
• Consults with and assists external auditors to develop procedures and authoritative pronouncements, provide data and documents, and resolve questions and recommendations.
• Provides information, financial analysis, and advice to City Council, City Manager, and department heads - including various costs of services analysis, studies recommendations on selection of audit firms, and other matters relating to finance, accounting, purchasing, or computer operations.
• Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer PC Calculator       

General Office Equipment

Microsoft Office PC Software

Microsoft Teams Platform

Tyler Technologies ERP 10

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven years of accounting, finance, purchasing, budgeting, and systems experience - including three years supervisory experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge or professional standards generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) as promulgated, interpreted, and published by the GFOA, HCGA, GASB, and GAO.
• Knowledge of cash management techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of special requirements pertaining to accounting for investments of government funds, purchasing, and fixed assets.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budgeting procedures and multi-funded financing operations.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications to municipal governments.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, personnel administration, and general management.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to select, develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

Applications and job descriptions may be picked up from City Hall. Applications can be accessed using the following link: https://forms.gle/dAyyFJycDRHystxq6 , Indeed.com, and www.glga.org.  This position is open until filled.

For more information about these job opportunities, including application procedures and job requirements, please contact us at dawsoncityhall@cityofdawson.org, City Hall at (229) 995-4444 or visit us in person at 101 South Main Street, Dawson, GA 39842.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, our staff is available to help

The City of Dawson is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.