CITY OF DAWSON
FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall administration of all financial
function for the City government under the direction of the City Manager. Supervising billing and collection staff, revising operational and financial policies and procedures along with developing and managing the annual budget processes.
Wage/Salary: $45,000. - $65,000. education and experience evaluated
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Supervises the operations of the Finance Department, including payroll, accounting, accounts payable, and City billing and collections.
- Oversees the operations of the City accounting system via the chart of accounts and the development and review of accounting procedures.
- Oversees the general insurance and risk management programs; submits claims and renewal applications.
- Oversees the City financial reporting system and prepares financial reports and other specialized reports as requested.
- Attends City Council meetings and work sessions; records meeting minutes.
- Assists with the development of the annual City operating budget and the capital improvements program.
- Prepares revenue and expenditure forecasts for budget and management decisions.
- Monitors and administers grant programs.
- Monitors expenditure levels of all City departments for compliance with budgetary and management objectives.
- Assists with review of contracts, applications. RFP’s, and bids.
- Oversees the operations of the City internal auditing system.
- Assists external auditors by providing needed data and responding to inquiries.
- Oversees the City cash management program and authorizes transfer of cash and investment assets.
- Maintains the computer system, including hardware and software applications.
- Interviews and trains administrative personnel.
- Maintains and updates position classification schedule and position authorization chart as directed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- 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 governmental funds.
- Knowledge of governmental auditing procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, City ordinances and resolutions, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of grant application and administration regulations.
- Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
- Skill in operating general office equipment, including a calculator, typewriter, and word processor.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Manager assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, audits and observation of departmental activities.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relevant federal and state laws, and City ordinances and resolutions, policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops departmental guidelines.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. Frequently changing laws and regulations contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purposes 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.
PERSON CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with elected officials, attorneys, managers in all departments, other local governments’ staff, vendors, external auditors, other city employees, engineers, contractors, bankers, and representatives of federal, state, and local agencies.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate personnel, and negotiate or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type or equipment operated.
- Ability to be bonded.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
