The City of South Fulton Seeks Dynamic CFO/Director to Lead Our Robust Finance Department
The City:
Situated within a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport- the world’s busiest – The City of South Fulton is home to nearly 120,000 people. It represents the best of all worlds from bustling business districts to sprawling, rural scenes. Incorporated on May 1, 2017, South Fulton is the fifth largest Georgia city in population. The city is one of the best-educated and most affluent in the south metro Atlanta area.
The City of South Fulton is governed by a mayor and seven-member city council representing individual districts. These elected officials set policy, with a city manager directing day to day operations through an experience staff of about 500. The City Manager appoints the CFO/Director of Finance.
General Description of Position:
The position reports to the city manager. The Finance Director is responsible for four divisions, which manager administration; operating and capital budget; cash management and treasury; general accounting, debt administration; internal audits; grants administration; implement cost controls and financial policies; forecasting and reporting financial status; purchasing; and occupational tax collection.
Qualifications for Position:
The qualifications required would generally be acquired with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or related field from accredited college or university; supplemented by a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible government financial management experience with a minimum of five years of senior management experience or supervisory role. Knowledge of government accounting, fund accounting, GASB, bond markets, treasury, cash management, budgets, purchasing, working with government boards, excellent presentation skills, etc. or an equivalent of education, experience and knowledge, skills and ability to meet the job responsibilities. Preference is given to candidates with MPA, Masters Level education, and CPA and GFOA certificates. Special Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a background report.
Compensation and Application Process:
Open and competitive starting salary DOQ – Starting Range is – $112,000 minimum – $138,500 midpoint. Excellent employee benefits – contact Ms. Frank for more details on benefits.
City of South Fulton is an AA/EOE employer
More information is available on the website: https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/
If you are interested in this outstanding position and you want to be considered, please mail or email your resume and cover letter to Ms. Frank. Top candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Early applicants will have more time to prepare responses. Position open until filled with first screening Aug. 27, 2021. For more information about the position and/or the recruitment process you are invited to contact – Randi Frank at Randi Frank Consulting, LLC [email protected] (203) 213-3722. Or Bob Slavin at [email protected]
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