Finance Manager Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Accounting

The Municipal Finance Manager serves as the full-time, on-site lead for financial operations within a city government administration in Gwinnett County, GA. Operating as an embedded leader on the municipal administration team, this position oversees financial management, regulatory compliance, payroll, fund accounting, and annual audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day municipal financial operations as an embedded member of the city's staff.
Maintain and execute fund accounting practices in strict accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Manage financial accounting workflows, including general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, and year-end reconciliations.
Maintain internal controls and ensure operational compliance with municipal, state, and statutory requirements.

Public Sector Payroll Management

Direct and administer payroll operations designed specifically for a public employer.
Ensure full accuracy and statutory compliance regarding municipal employee pay, tax with holdings, retirement allocations, and benefits payments.

Audit Leadership & Financial Reporting

Direct full preparation for the city’s annual financial audit, producing required schedules, trial balances, and support documentation.
Serve as the primary operational contact and coordinator for external audit teams.
Prepare and present transparent financial reports, budget analyses, and variance assessments for city leadership.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Municipal Finance Expertise: Direct, practical experience in municipal government financial management is required.
GASB & Fund Accounting: Proven, hands-on experience performing fund accounting under GASB regulations.
Public Employer Payroll: Demonstrated experience processing and managing payroll systems for public sector employees.
Audit Preparation: Demonstrated ability to independently lead and organize annual financial audit preparation for a local government entity.
On-Site Availability: Ability to work full-time on-site as an embedded member of the municipal administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Georgia Local Government

Experience:

Prior background working in Georgia local government finance is strongly preferred.
Open Gov System Proficiency: Direct operational experience using Open Gov software is a strong plus