District Administrator

Georgia Department of Revenue•128 Hall County Health Dept (069), TX

2d•$69,134 - $91,309•Onsite

About The Position

The District Administrator has direct responsibility for the leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of accounting and financial operations of the North Health District to ensure the continued accomplishment of mission, values, strategic goals, and culture. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Accounting (FIM011) or equivalent position.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 - 7 years in healthcare management and/or government experience w/emphasis in budget, accounting, procurement, payroll and contract management.
Minimum 3- 5 years of experience managing federal funds, including federal reporting and grant financial (OMB Circulars) compliance requirements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Experience working with staff at various levels of the organization, including program directors and executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience developing financial aspects of grant applications, budget presentations, program work plans, and corrective action responses.
Highly organized, with attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with SAGE 100 financial software.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all accounting and administrative functions for District 2 Public Health, as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Applies generally accepted accounting principles in the design of accounting systems and the recording of financial activity.
Develops internal controls and policies/procedures that comply with state, federal, and accepted accounting standards and practices
Ensures all required financial reporting occurs to DPH and other agencies (SHBP, ERS, DOL, etc.)
Correctly analyzes accounting, operational, and programmatic data to identify inefficiencies, productivity issues, and trends, and reports findings in a clear and timely manner
Ensures budgets are developed on time and according to specified guidelines.
Provides leadership for the negotiation, development, and management of vendor and business contracts and agreements
Analyzes operational data, makes recommendations for policy and program decisions based on findings, and develops measures to ensure compliance with policies
Serves as the point person for all federal, state, and local audits
Evaluates for completeness and feasibility the proposed annual operating budgets for assigned administrative/operational functions.
Conducts and coordinates financial, personnel, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business planning
Provides effective input into the agency's strategic planning process.
Properly determines reporting needs for assigned operational functions and devises reporting methods
Provides leadership for the identification of grant opportunities and the development of grant proposals that will expand the fiscal resources for District 2.
Assumes all other duties assigned.