Job Summary:
Perform administrative and professional work in formulating policies for and directing the activities of the Accounting/Finance Department, including Accounting, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable. Supervision is exercised over professional, clerical support personnel. Oversee the development and implementation of controls to ensure adherence to budgeting limitations. Prepare budgets for the Authority and review the funding levels for recommendation to the Authority for adoption with the Executive Director.
Department(s): Finance
Combined Operational Budgets: $70,000,000 approximately
Overall Budgeted Headcount: 291 Employees
Reporting Department(s) Budget: $3,252,542
Reporting Department(s) Headcount: 14 Employees
Responsibilities:
Finance
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Responsible for the day-to-day forecasting of cash needs for the Authority.
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Responsible for investing any excess daily balances. Responsible for long-term investing for excess funds, debt service funds, and debt service reserve funds. Familiarity with legal statutes regarding public funds.
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Ensure compliance with bond covenants on an ongoing basis.
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Provide information to outside financing agencies with particular attention to meeting SEC Rule 15c2-12.
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Basic familiarity with arbitrage and rebate calculations.
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Work with outside financial advisors and attorneys to coordinate any new bond offerings.
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Administer and ensure compliance with federal and state grants and loan programs, including FEMA, GEMA, EPA, EPD, DCA, and GEFA.
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Experienced in preparing draw requests under established programs and developing reports for new programs.
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Responsible for coordinating with the outside auditors and the Accounting Manager the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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Responsible for writing Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the Transmittal Letter.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in accounting. Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.
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Ten years of direct financial management experience in a comparable setting. Utility experience preferred.
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Computer literate, especially in spreadsheet programs.
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Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
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A valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Physical Requirements:
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Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, or balancing
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Ability to lift to waist level, pull, and push up to 40 pounds.
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Use hands to grasp, write, draw, and operate office equipment.
