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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 coordinate 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.
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.
- 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 :
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