Finance Director

The purpose of the Director of Finance classification within Finance department overseeing the city's financial affairs, including property tax billing, audits, and management of the Finance and Utility Billing Departments. They are responsible for safeguarding city assets, ensuring financial accountability, and preparing and monitoring operating budgets and long-term financial plans to improve processes and maintain financial integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT:

• Directs and manages all financial operations within the Finance Department, including budgeting, accounting, investments, and procurement.
• Prepares financial statements, manages budgeting processes, oversees audits, and ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manages billing, collection activities, and risk management activities, while serving as a liaison for information systems and outside agencies.

STAFF SUPERVISION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates departmental staff, handling concerns, disciplinary actions, and assignments.
• Coordinates daily work activities, provides guidance, training, and professional development opportunities, and sets performance expectations.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT:

• Represents the department and the city in various capacities, providing presentations to community groups, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests from citizens, the public, and city officials regarding department operations.
• Serves as a treasurer, fiscal agent, and provides support to several organizations, ensuring financial stability and compliance.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or closely related field.  

Experience: Requires six years progressively responsible experience in public or municipal finance or closely related experience. Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Required Certifications and Licenses Valid in the State of Georgia.
• Prefer a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State License and Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) Professional Designation.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Sedentary Work – Involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally carrying objects weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.