Finance Director

Sumter Local Government Consulting • Social Circle, GA

19d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The City of Social Circle is seeking a Finance Director to serve as a key member of the City's executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the City Manager, this position works closely with elected officials, department directors, utility supervisors, and external partners, including auditors, bond advisors, and state agencies. The Finance Director oversees all aspects of the City's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, debt administration, utility revenues, procurement, payroll, accounts payable, audits, grant compliance, and financial policy development.
As the City continues to experience significant growth and investment, the Finance Director will play a vital role in ensuring that Social Circle's financial systems and practices effectively support the community's evolving needs. With a major wastewater treatment plant project moving from construction into operations, ongoing industrial and commercial development, the implementation of new financial management software, and a robust capital improvement program supported by SPLOST revenues, the successful candidate will bring both strong technical expertise and strategic leadership to help guide the City's financial future.
The key priorities for this role include providing financial oversight and reporting for major water, sewer, and capital improvement projects, including bond compliance and debt ratio monitoring; leading the implementation of new financial software systems and ensuring staff are fully trained and proficient; and partnering with the City Manager to develop and execute the City’s annual operating budget across all funds. The Finance Director will also manage PILOT transfers between enterprise funds and the General Fund in accordance with City financial policies, strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and audit readiness, improve operational efficiency within the Finance Department amid increasing service demands, and support staff development to build long-term organizational capacity within the department.

Requirements

• Strategic financial leader with a strong commitment to integrity and ethical public service
• Experienced in utility and infrastructure finance, including enterprise fund management, bond reporting, and debt compliance
• Technically skilled in governmental accounting standards (GASB), financial systems, and multi-fund reporting
• Effective communicator capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to elected officials, staff, and the public
• Solutions-oriented and able to identify and implement process improvements in a lean organizational environment
• Collaborative and service-focused, with a commitment to team development and organizational excellence
• Committed to sound fiscal stewardship of public resources and transparent financial management

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the City's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, debt administration, utility revenues, procurement, payroll, accounts payable, audits, grant compliance, and financial policy development.
• Provide financial oversight and reporting for major water, sewer, and capital improvement projects, including bond compliance and debt ratio monitoring.
• Lead the implementation of new financial software systems and ensure staff are fully trained and proficient.
• Partner with the City Manager to develop and execute the City’s annual operating budget across all funds.
• Manage PILOT transfers between enterprise funds and the General Fund in accordance with City financial policies.
• Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Improve operational efficiency within the Finance Department amid increasing service demands.
• Support staff development to build long-term organizational capacity within the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed