City of Thomson, GA
Thomson, GA, USA
Jun 18, 2024
Full Time
The Finance Director is responsible for directing all financial activities of the City. Successful performance in this position contributes to the financial accuracy of the budget and reports. The City Accountant (Accountant I) and Customer Service Coordinator of the Utility Billing Department report directly to the Finance Director. The need for accurate and complete information for accounting, oversight of utility billing, and auditing functions contributes to the complexity of the position. The Finance Director will be responsible for monitoring and servicing GEFA loans for three water and water reclamation projects, with the concurrent need to balance utility expenses and revenues in a growing community. The current budget for the Finance Department is $22.7M, including a $6.8M Water-Sewer Fund and an $8.13M Natural Gas Fund. The successful candidate will bring:
• Competence and integrity. • Extensive government finance experience and may also bring auditing experience. • The ability to convert from cash to modified accrual accounting. • Experience with Munis or similar software in optimizing automated functionality. • Experience with remote reading systems for utility meters. • The ability to confidently lead with an articulated vision, and in effective partnership with the City Administrator, Mayor and Council, departments, and staff.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected salary range for the Finance Director is $90,000 - $110,000 (DOQ). Relocation expenses are negotiable.
City of Thomson benefits include: Health Insurance – City pays 100% of Employee Coverage (Base Option Plan) and 50% of Dependent Coverage (tobacco surcharge); Life Insurance – City pays 100% ($15,000 policy); GMEBS Retirement Plan – City pays 100%; Family Y Membership – City pays 100% (after 3 month of employment, must go 12 times per month); 10 Paid Holidays; Earned Vacation and Sick Leave; Voluntary benefits include Vision and Dental, Newport Group (457b), Nationwide (457b), LegalShield, Transamerica Insurance, and Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance
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