Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services ยท 1 day ago
Chief Financial Officer
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCobb County Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for managing the financial operations of the County. The Chief Financial Officer will oversee budget planning, financial accounting and reporting, treasury management, payroll, and grant activities, ensuring sound fiscal management practices and compliance with regulations.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County administrators and elected officials
Develops, plans, and implements long- and short-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the department: evaluates performance and effectiveness of current financial services, programs, and systems in relation to growing needs of the County; and identifies and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements
Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures for the department: reviews efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, methods, processes, and procedures; designs and implements new and revised policies and/or processes; and ensures department activities comply with established policies and standards
Develops and administers budget for the department: forecasts funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; coordinates budget development with Division Managers; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; prepares and submits financial reports and documentation
Directs the preparation, publication and distribution of the annual budget for the County: develops and monitors revenues and expenditures; monitors and maintains debt service requirements; prepares the preliminary budget with proposed alternatives; participates in long- and short-range financial planning, including forecasting all revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; and provides final review and correction to written reports and documents included in annual budget
Manages accounting operations: ensures maintenance of accounting records and documentation; ensures set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk; oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, such as control systems, transaction-processing operations, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, debt payments, and adherence with policies and procedures; maintains chart of accounts; provides financial analyses; coordinates provision of information to external auditors; and monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Oversees treasury operations: forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment; ensures sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements; maintains banking and credit rating agency relationships; arranges for equity and debt financing; invests funds; oversees pension investment and other funds; makes recommendations regarding liquidity; monitors adherence to policies and procedures and financial controls
Prepares all necessary reports to meet legal requirements and assists in making financial decisions: submits all mandated reports to local, state and federal regulatory agencies or others as required; compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to financial matters; prepares, reviews, and/or analyzes a variety of financial documents; makes applicable calculations; and prepares or generates reports; maintains records
Prepares, analyzes, distributes, and presents financial reports and executive summaries: consults with County administration and other officials to review financial operations and activities, review and resolve problems, receive advice and direction, and provide recommendations; attends Board of Commissioner's meetings; analyzes financial data and makes recommendations to assist County administrators and elected officials in making financial decisions; and prepares ordinances and resolutions as requested
Oversees the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with governmental accounting standards; presents reports to external auditor for attestation as required by state law; compiles and evaluates information from County's financial system, data from other areas, departments, and other legal entities to incorporate into County financial statements; and determines appropriate internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial transactions
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Five years of progressively responsible experience in professional level financial accounting and reporting, treasury management, economic development and/or financial audits
Lead or supervisory experience
Seven years of experience in the field
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Preferred
Certified Government Financial Manager
Certified Public Finance Officer
Company
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
We exist to provide superior fire, rescue, and emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Cobb County in a proficient, professional, and compassionate manner.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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