Listing Summary

The City of Dunwoody is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Finance Director.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director performs accounting and administrative duties including, but not limited to: supervising staff; directing activities; keeping the Finance Director informed about revenue anticipation and expenditure control; making professional and fiscally responsible recommendations regarding budget status and adjustment; reviewing revenue requirements; and, presenting and explaining City finances, budgets, forecasts, and debt issues to finance associates and other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and directs financial, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, capital assets, internal and external audit as well as cost of service measurement functions.
• Develops business systems for daily operations; amends and updates systems as appropriate; monitors and evaluates performance of operating systems.
• Supervises operations, implements established goals and objectives for the department and evaluates team members.
• Administers the daily operations of the Finance function, including accounts payable, receipts and disbursements, general journals, inventories, capital assets, preparation of financial statements, and analysis activities.
• Directs and assists in preparation of comprehensive financial reports and monthly financial statements and administers comprehensive reporting systems that include comprehensive and periodic reports and projects and special reports; submits financial reports monthly to the Finance Director.
• Focuses on internal controls to prevent loss and ensures that they are followed.
• Monitors expenditures and performance compared to the goals.
• Works with purchasing, property tracking and capital assets operations for the City.
• Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy and applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
• Coordinates, administers and assists in the 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.
• Consults with and assists external auditors and understands authoritative pronouncements; provides data and documents, and resolves questions and makes recommendations.
• Provides information, financial analysis and advice to the Finance Director and department heads, including various costs of services analysis and other matters relating to finance, accounting and purchasing.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

       Education and/or Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
2. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years professional experience in governmental accounting and financial management.
3. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
5. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Salary:  $81,084 - $133,789
 
Benefits:
• 100% City-Paid Employee Medical Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Life/AD&D Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Wellness Program
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Education Assistance
• Fitness Center Memberships
• Vacation Leave, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements above will be considered.  The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.  All job applicants for the City must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.