Financial Manager

Posting expires: April 17, 2024

Salary range: $54,700 - $91,100

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages an accounting group 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. This position may be more focused on collection and accounting for fees, licenses, rents, etc.

Supervision Received

Normally receives guidance regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods and individual assignments.

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 an accounting group 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.
• Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
• Ensures integrity of data produced in systems.
• 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.
• Creates operating plns, forecasts and reporting systems.
• Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration.
• Develops organizational structure.
• Selects, develops and manages staff.
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies.
• Provides input into policy and strategy.
• Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions.
• Approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.

Leadership Provided

Has formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

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.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, accounting software, and databases.
• Skill in Leadership and motivation. Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. Leadership and motivational skills. 
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in professional area. Ability to apply general knowledge across organization or discipline lines.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years' of work experience in the assigned role.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Masters degree in finance or accounting.
• 3+ years' experience.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment