Located in East Georgia, Thomson in McDuffie County provides natural beauty, a mild climate, urban conveniences and rural peacefulness. It’s prime location along I-20 allows for easy access to the entire Southeastern U.S. As development moves westward from Augusta-Richmond County, and spurred by the continuing evolution of Fort Gordon, Thomson, Dearing and McDuffie are center stage for growth with first-class industrial sites, unparalleled intergovernmental cooperation, and a great quality of life in a strong community environment.
Augusta Technical College’s McDuffie County campus is complete with an Aviation Technology Training Center, located at McDuffie’s regional airport.
This is an Archway Partnership Community — Thomson- McDuffie is drawing on collaborative public and private resources, including the University of Georgia, to create an even more vibrant community.
The City has a population of 6,783 with a total of 21,633 in McDuffie County.
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
For more in-depth information on the community and position, visit mercergroupassociates.com .
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
For more in-depth information on the community and position, visit mercergroupassociates.com .
