FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOB NUMBER: 07-115
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

SALARY RANGE: Pay Grade 504
STARTING SALARY: $100,000- $107,000 DOQ

This position works under the general direction of the City Manager and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial operations for all City/BLW services. Work is performed with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and is reviewed by the City Manager for results obtained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, organizes, and directs the accounting, budgeting, business license, purchasing, and tax divisions.
2. Formulates and implements policy standards for the department.
3. Develops, installs, and maintains accounting and budgetary systems which provide control of expenditures.
4. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws in regards to financial matters. Informs the City Manager of any irregularities or financial problems.
5. Invests and monitors various funds and bonded indebtedness.
6. Advises City Manager on matters concerning conditions of appropriations, extent of expenditures, and financial matters.
7. Maintains accounts of all municipal financial transactions.
8. Establishes and monitors cash flow system.
9. Evaluates performance of personnel.
10. Prepares departmental reports.
11. Responsible for oversight and preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in finance or a closely related field. CPA certification. MBA or MPA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in governmental accounting and financial management, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge and skill in the understanding and use of the standards and principles used in the government finance area as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of requirements necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
* Knowledge and skill in the use of computer-based financial systems and MS Office software, software applications.
• Knowledge of related administrative and managerial processes.
• Knowledge in the areas of purchasing, tax, business license, and bond procedures.
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, and managing personnel in diverse divisional functions, including the ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and establish priorities.
• Skill in recommending improvements when procedures are not meeting objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill and ability to oversee and advise on pension fund management and investment policy issues.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive program of financial services.
• Ability to maintain complex financial records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Credit and criminal background check and drug screen required.
• Education and credentials verification required.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license (or the ability to secure), and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, to include no DUI’s in the last five years.

REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. DRUG SCREEN. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION. VALID GEORGIA DRIVER’S LICENSE (or the ability to secure). SATISFACTORY 7-YEAR DRIVING HISTORY, TO INCLUDE NO DUI’S IN THE LAST 5 YEARS.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

CLOSING DATE: APRIL 7, 2008

PERSONNEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
205 LAWRENCE STREET, MARIETTA, GA 30061
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
24-HOUR JOB LINE (770) 794-5571
Web Site: www.mariettaga.gov