Chief Financial Officer

MAU is hiring a Chief Financial Officer for our client in Carrollton, GA.

As a Chief Financial Officer, you will lead all financial, accounting, and customer service operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting strategic planning. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

• Health and Dental Insurance (Cigna): 86% employer‑paid premium (81% for tobacco users); dependent coverage available at employee cost
• Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield): offered voluntarily at full employee cost
• Short‑Term Disability & Long‑Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha): 100% employer‑paid; provides 60% of income during approved leave (STD after 15 days, LTD after 6 months)
• Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha): coverage up to 100% of salary or $100,000 (whichever is less) at no cost; additional coverage available at employee expense
• Private Insurance Options (Liberty National): voluntary coverage available for accident, cancer, and hospitalization plans
• FlexFEE 125 Plan: pre‑tax deductions for eligible health, dental, and private insurance premiums
• Workers’ Compensation (ACCG): coverage for job‑related injuries
• 457(b) Retirement Plan (John Hancock): employee contributions (pre‑tax or ROTH); 100% employer match up to 4% of gross compensation
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan: fully funded by employer; vests after 5 years; provides 40% of average gross compensation (based on last 5 years) at age 65 with 30 years of service
• Vacation: 1–5 years of service: 80 hours annually; 6–10 years: 120 hours annually; 11+ years: 160 hours annually
• Sick Leave: 6.65 hours accrued monthly (max 240 hours)
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Christmas Day)

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or a related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory, accounting, and financial management roles

• Knowledge of public administration and public finance policies
• Understanding of financial accounting procedures and relevant laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience in report preparation, records maintenance, and internal controls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills
• High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation
• Ability to interpret and apply GAAP, internal policies, and legal regulations

• Provide leadership in developing and achieving financial and operational goals
• Develop and maintain budgets; analyze financial trends and forecasts
• Manage daily financial and customer service operations, including accounts payable, meter reading, utility billing, collections, payroll, purchasing, inventory, fixed asset records, and customer inquiries
• Oversee water and sewer rate studies and financial modeling for capital improvement plans
• Manage payroll, onboarding, benefits, HR policy development, and employee training
• Oversee front office and meter reading operations
• Evaluate and report on financial impacts of operational and capital plans
• Make strategic financial performance recommendations
• Ensure internal controls are in place and maintain compliance with GAAP and regulations
• Recommend and implement policy and procedural changes
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial recording through audits and controls
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial records to the Executive Director and Board
• Align financial plans with organizational goals
• Manage commercial banking relationships and credit resources
• Liaise with auditors, banks, insurance agents, credit card companies, and collection agencies
• Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with covenants
• Support implementation and upgrades of financial and customer service software
• Deliver written and verbal reports to the Board of Directors
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Direct customer service and front office operations
• Review and approve customer account adjustments
• Resolve customer complaints and inquiries
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Work is performed in an office setting at the Carroll County Water Authority
• Periodic evening and weekend work may be required

• May involve sitting, standing, walking
• Occasional lifting of light objects

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

EOE.