Water Finance Manager

Position Information

Water Finance Manager at Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services

The purpose of this classification is to manage the operations and staff involved in conducting financial services and accounting functions for the Water System.

This position manages the Water System's financial activities and supervises the Water System Accounting Division staff. It also:

• Monitors and reviews all general ledger activity for completeness and accuracy;
• Reviews and approves payments for construction funds;
• Manages all procurement activities;
• Reviews and approves equity allocations;
• Monitors cash accounts and revenues;
• Records debt service payments;
• Maintains all related documentation.

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates work activities: prioritizes work to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have required resources; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to County management and elected officials.
• Manages and coordinates short‑ and long‑term financial planning: reviews Financial Planning Model (FPM), coordinates updates, performs reconciliations of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to the FPM for accuracy, analyzes statistical information, makes recommendations regarding ratings and bond requirements, and coordinates preparation of official financial statements.
• Manages financial activities: monitors and reviews all general ledger activity for completeness and accuracy; reviews and approves payments for construction funds; manages procurement activities; reviews and approves equity allocations; monitors cash accounts and revenues; records debt service payments; maintains all related documentation.
• Prepares and maintains operating and capital improvement budgets: coordinates budget preparation with division managers; answers questions and makes recommendations regarding budget process; monitors expenditures for compliance; reviews and distributes monthly budget reports.
• Coordinates year‑end closing activities: prepares for annual audits and Compliance Statement for inclusion into CAFR; prepares statistical information and financial reports; coordinates petty cash audits and inventory counts.
• Consults and communicates with Water System administrators, County administrators, elected officials, County employees, and others: reviews operations and activities, resolves problems, gives advice, provides recommendations, attends and facilitates meetings, and supplies required information, reports, and documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible professional level experience in accounting, auditing, or related field, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• A valid Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) licensure preferred.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5‑10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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