Financial Manager, Senior (DPW Fleet Services)

RESPONSIBILITIES

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. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team 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.

Posting Expires : 8 / 8 / 2024

Salary : $62,988 - $83,984

General Description and Classification Standards

The Financial Manager, Sr. is responsible for the more complex financial aspect and administration of Solid Waste Services' revenue.

This position will manage finance professionals in administrative and operational roles, conduct research, provide revenue modeling, financial analysis, and prepare reports.

This role will execute the Department of Public Works' (DPW) initiatives and provide oversight in one or more functional areas : solid waste billing, revenue collection, and accounts receivable.

Supervision Received

Position reports to the Finance Deputy Director, focuses on strategic objectives, and is typically collaborative in nature.

This is a fully seasoned leadership role, capable of independently carrying out most assignments, typical of a management position.

Works directly with the Senior Leadership in support of departmental initiatives and established procedures.

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.

Budget / Admin Support :

• Assist with budgetary forecasting, tracking of contractual obligations, and management of financial data in systems.
• Manage the revenue budget development process and participates in performance meetings and executes monthly financial deliverables.
• Supervise and coordinates the preparation of various documents such as contracts, analytical reports, charges, graphs, and tables.
• Analyze revenue variances relative to the adopted budget and prepare monthly management reports including recommendations.
• Provide information as requested to Chief Operating Officer, City Council, Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Sr. Director, Administration and Finance, etc.
• Supervise and coordinate the production of analytical reviews and reports, financial proposals, and other analysis to identify new revenue opportunities.
• Perform duties associated with development and review of management information and computer operation systems relative to solid waste services billing.

Financial Operation

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and other financial analyses as needed.
• Responsible for managing billing system, ensuring accurate invoicing, analyzing revenue data, and developing strategies to optimize revenue collection.
• Evaluate operations enterprise-wide and develops policies and procedures, allowing for process improvement, adhering to audit recommendations.
• Confirm and ensure the correct funding allocation(s) and provide monthly account reconciliations.
• Coordinate staff training; assigns and directs work; conducts and participates in the interview and selection process; makes recommendations impacting pay, status, and disciplinary action;

evaluate performance independently or in conjunction with a higher-level supervisor / manager; approve time off in accordance with City policies and procedures

• Communicate with vendors and other outside agencies' responds to citizens and auditor requests for information.
• Research, analyze, and produce financial records for internal and external reporting purposes, including publications, to demonstrate city compliance with state statutes.
• This position supports other duties, as assigned. Reconciliation, reporting, troubleshooting, and documenting of processes will be "recurring" administrative functions of this role.
• Must have ability to analyze complex financial data.
• Serve as the liaison for DPW with other Departments and outside agencies.
• Manage complex special projects, programs, and studies as assigned. Quality Assurance
• Solicit and receive feedback from operating departments on quality of services provided.
• Review staff's work and progress to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Decision Making

Applies organizational policies. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Plays a key role in department efforts, as they align to Moving Atlanta Forward.

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.

• Provide reliable and timely financial information; Manage public finances honestly and transparently.
• Ability to interface with multiple functions within the city and build strong relationships.
• Knowledge of Effective Supervisory Practices; the ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the division.
• Knowledge of General accounting, budgetary management, financial controls, and GAAP. Strong knowledge of the City's structure and systems.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to set forth objectives, develop procedures, and propose changes in existing operational methods.
• Ability to train and troubleshoot issues. Strong Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases skills; Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze situations or data requiring an in-depth knowledge of selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Interpersonal Communication :

Requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers and colleagues to convey or exchange professional information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business / Public Administration required, or a related field (Equivalent education, training, and professional experience may be considered for substitution for the bachelor's degree).
• Supervisory experience required.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master's degree on an exception basis) 5+ years of accounting and budgeting 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.

Able to thrive in hybrid, remote, and in-person work environment(s). Comfortable using virtual platforms and cloud-based software.

Able to handle changing priorities