Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Finance Department.

Finance Director

Finance, City of Waycross

This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Finance Department.

• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Finance Department.
• Oversees the accounts payable function.
• Oversees the city cash management program and authorizes transfer of cash and investment assets.
• Oversees the operations of the city accounting system and the development and review of accounting procedures.
• Oversees the customer service billing system.
• Oversees the city financial reporting system and prepares financial reports and other specialized reports as requested.
• Oversees the development of the annual city operating budget and the capital improvements program; assists department heads as requested.
• Prepares revenue forecasts for budget and management decisions.
• Monitors expenditure levels of all city departments for compliance with budgetary and management objectives.
• Develops and implements procedures for collection of all city revenues.
• Oversees the operations of the city internal auditing system.
• Assists external auditors by providing needed data and responding to inquiries.
• Develops the annual department operating budget and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
• Acts as Treasurer for the City’s component units
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized financial information management.
• Knowledge of economic trend forecasting and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of special requirements pertaining to accounting for and investment of government funds.
• Knowledge of government auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits, and observation of department activities.

Guidelines include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relevant federal and state laws, and city ordinances, policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The number of guidelines to be followed contributes to the complexity of the work.

The purpose of this position is to manage the financial operations of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient processing of all government financial transactions and the accurate reporting of the government financial condition.

Contacts are typically with accountants, bankers, brokers, attorneys, City Commission members, vendors, insurance agents, and representatives of federal, state, and local agencies.

Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide services, motivate personnel, and resolve problems.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.

The work is typically performed in an office.

This position has direct supervision over Deputy Finance Director (1), Purchasing Manager (1), and Accountant I (1)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; MBA preferred
• 2-5 years of governmental accounting experience
• 3-5 years of management experience with increasing responsibilities
• Excellent financial, analytical, and strategy development skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia
• Strong presentation and consultative skills
• Excellent people and relationship skills
• Ability to be bonded.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Drug-Free Workplace