Financial Manager - Human Resources

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position posted until filled

General Description and Classification Standards 

Manages multiple accounting groups and/or more complex function for assigned department(s) through subordinates to oversee the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP polices and procedures. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Supervision Received Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 

• Manages multiple accounting groups or more complex function for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP polices and procedures. 
• Responsible for processing the HSA (Heath Savings Accounts).
• Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. 
• Ensures integrity of data produced in systems and ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue. 
• Participates in annual audits and special projects. 
• May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes. 
• Manages the day to day operations. 
• Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems. 
• Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration. 
• Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff. 
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies and provides input into policy and strategy. 
• Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts. 
• Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. 

May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. 

Applies organizational policies Leadership Provided 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of the accounting profession. 
• Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions. Strong accounting and GAAP knowledge. 
• Skill in leadership and motivation. 
• Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. 
• Strong skills using MS Office, and accounting software, and databases. 
• Ability to plan and carry out virtually all typical assignments within professional area. 
• Ability to train others. 
• Ability to build effective relationships within organization. 

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience 

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) 
2. 8 years' of specific professional experience. 
3. Must have at least 2-3 years' of management experience. 

Preferred Education & Experience 

Master's degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) and 3-5 years' of professional accounting experience, including 2-3 years' of management experience.

Licensures and Certifications 

None required 

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not di