DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

FINANCE DIRECTOR

JOB SCOPE:
This position compiles, monitors, verifies and reconciles all financial data in the City’s accounts

receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and collection services for various taxes and license

fees. Work involves planning for city budget creation. Work is performed under direct supervision

of the City Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City of Clarkston.
• Knowledge of City, County, State, and Federal ordinances, laws, regulations and

administrative policies governing municipal financial management programs; principles and
practices of accounting, budgeting, and purchasing in government; and financial
management software applications, systems and reporting programs.

• Ability to formulate long-range fiscal plans and to develop, plan, direct, and evaluate

• Ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of

• While performing any procedure, all employees and contract personnel must observe

• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety

payroll, benefits administration, cash management, risk management, internal auditing and
financial record keeping of the City;

• Prepares monthly financial statements and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report;
• Provides direction and assistance to department staff and other City departments in the

preparation, design and presentation of the City’s annual budget, financial reports, revenue
administration, treasury administration, implementation of auditor recommendations and
development of City-wide policies and procedures;

• Assists in facilitating City financial audit process;
• Oversees daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,

receipts, tax receipts, fiscal management, fixed assets, casualty and property insurance, cash
management, and debt service;

• Manages the investment portfolio and investment schedule;
• Prepares risk assessments and insurance requests for proposals for property and causality

insurance; negotiates premiums with vendors; prepares reports for auditors; files insurance
claims;

• Files various financial Federal and State reports; assists in development of capital

• Develops and maintains accounting/budgetary systems that provide control of expenditures

• Implements and installs all changes to financial reporting system, as required;
• Works with the public regarding City finances; explains and enforces City policies and

identifies and reconciles late payment issues; maintains communication logs for outstanding
accounts; verifies and applies payments; calculates taxes and fees for billing;

• Attends City Council meetings, budget hearings, etc.;

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of public accounting, fixed assets accounting, finance, budgeting and auditing

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public financial administration, including budget

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncements;

• Knowledge of Fund Accounting and “Due To” and “Due From” Principles

• Knowledge of AICPA-SAS Pronouncements;

• Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques and financial report preparation;

• Knowledge and application of computer hardware and software operations as they pertain

• Knowledge of principles and practices of fund investing procedures and cash management;

• Knowledge of bond financing and ratings, trend analysis and financial forecasting;

• Knowledge of administrative practices and principles including goal setting, program budget

• Knowledge of City ordinances, City investment policies and bond agreements, property tax

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical

• Knowledge of Georgia record maintenance and retention laws;

• Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques and financial report preparation;

• Knowledge of laws and procedures for facilitating City contracts;

• Knowledge of City codes, rules and processes pertaining to occupational business licenses

• Ability to manually calculate tax bills and perform complicated mathematical calculations and

• Ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State, and local laws;

• Ability to understand complex legal issues and requirements;

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion;

• Ability to gather, organize and analyze data from multiple sources; ability to prepare clear

• Ability to write clear, comprehensive explanatory texts to accompany financial reports;

• Ability to prepare accounting/financial data projections;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Manager, City

• Ability to act as a financial advisor to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council.
  

Supervisory Controls: Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager and

reviewed through the inspection of records and the evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness

of operations.

Guidelines: Guidelines include governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), State and Federal laws and regulations governing

municipal financial administration, City and departmental rules and regulations, and City

ordinances, policies and procedures. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require

some interpretation in application.

Complexity: Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work

requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of guidelines, policies, standards,

and precedents. Work consists of using governmental accounting principles and related

administrative and technical tasks.

Scope and Effect: This position is accountable for the accuracy and professional integrity of the

City's financial systems, compliance requirements, financial reports and analysis, and advice

given. Work is performed according to detailed and complex policies, regulations and/or

accounting principles requiring some independent judgment in interpretation and application.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with City Manager, City Clerk, Mayor, City Council,

Department Directors, auditors, other City employees and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information and provide

services.

Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk. The

employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity.

Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an office.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: The Finance Director does have supervisory

responsibilities over assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience providing skill and knowledge for successful job

performance is required. Typical qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or
related field; six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in public/local
government financial management; Master’s degree a plus. CPA desired; equivalent combination
of education and experience.

The Finance Director starting pay ranger will be $100,000 to $125,000 based upon the chosen
candidate’s qualifications and experience. The City of Clarkston also offers an attractive benefits
package, including health benefits, retirement plans, and paid leave. Interested candidates
should submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references, via this online portal:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfClarkstonGA/EmploymentApplication

This position is open until filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Clarkston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected
by law.

IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Clarkston to
contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all
previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also hereby release from
liability the City of Clarkston and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such
information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing
such information.

You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application
will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of
employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.

No unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submission will be considered in
fairness to other potential candidates for this position.

The City of Clarkston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.