Financial Systems Manager

Fulton County • Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to manage financial activities, provide professional and technical accounting and statistical analysis, and supervise staff for an assigned department. This position is UNCLASSIFIED and located in the Solicitor General's Office. This recruitment may be used to fill grant funded, temporary, seasonal, part-time, and/or multiple positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• Five years of experience in accounting, to include two years of supervisory experience
• 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 Georgia driver's license.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
• If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.
• ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED.
• PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
• WE DO NOT ACCEPT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Nice To Haves

• Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.
• Competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership Under Pressure, Operational Planning and Execution, Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving, Team Cohesion and Communication, Safety and Risk Awareness, Technical and Equipment Proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• 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; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Monitors and controls financial resources; disperses funds; performs cost control activities; monitors expenditures against approved budget; prepares budget documents; administers grants; meets with managers regarding budget concerns; ensures availability of funds; recommends funds transfers; reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial transactions.
• Develops financial and statistical studies to aid in budget forecasting; directs and develops standard operating procedures for collecting, compiling and reporting financial and other departmental statistics; prepares a variety of studies and reports; researches and develops technical performance measures; interprets and verifies accuracy of data; utilizes information to assist in establishing long-term goals, objectives and strategies for the department.
• Establishes and maintains internal financial controls and accountability; ensures compliance with established procedures and standards; verifies accuracy and completeness of financial activities and reports; identifies and resolves problems and errors; consults with internal and external auditors, providing information, reports and documentation as requested.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including requisitions, purchase card reports, bid responses, revenue and expense reports, and financial and usage statistics; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including annual budget, performance measures, grant reports, bid evaluations and budget reviews; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other employees, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level