The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for administering the fiscal operations of the Authority including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and budgetary controls, and property assets with annual revenues and expenditures. Duties require thorough knowledge of modern accounting techniques, the policies and procedures of the Housing Authority, and the accounting and reporting requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Must have the ability to supervise, direct and review the work of other financial support employees.

Responsibilities

Supervises and reviews work of various AMP neighborhoods and departments in the performance of their fiscal operations and develops procedures for carrying out or improving operations as needed.

Supervises the Comptroller and the general activities of the Finance staff.

Conducts performance evaluations for subordinates as directed.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports or statements pertaining to the Housing Authority's fiscal operations for internal management use, for use of the Commissioners, or for use by the various offices of the State of Georgia and Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Prepares the various operating budgets and budget revisions to support the plans and objectives of management activities.

Prepares cash forecasts and projects availability of funds to either invest or otherwise use to satisfy disbursement requirements.

Carries out the Housing Authority's investment policy to earn interest on idle monies, and supervises the maintenance of records and registers to document the pooling of invested funds.

Establishes and maintains continuing internal controls to protect and safeguard financial assets of the Housing Authority, and to provide surety for fiscal reports.

Prepares and submits reports for the comparison of budgets with actual fiscal operating results.

Responsible for the Authority's procurement activities.

Supervises the maintenance of contract registers to support the operational activities of the Housing Authority.

Makes financial analyses and cost projections as required to monitor and support the various phases of the Housing Authority's anticipated or ongoing activities.

Prepares correspondence to support financial and accounting activities.

Supervises the maintenance of departmental files and records.

Monitors departmental compliance with regulations and guidelines established by management, Commissioners, and Federal or State agencies.

Maintains the accounting and financial records of all Authority-managed properties.

Supervises fixed asset/property accountability for the Authority's non-expendable equipment.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

CPA desired.

Education

Bachelors

Experience

7-10 years

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations, and internal administrative policies governing the Housing Authority's financial operating practices and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and practice to include creation of spreadsheet files with accurate formulas and functionalities.

Both technical and conceptual knowledge of electronic data processing systems; organization and operation.

Thorough knowledge of the general principles of finance, including budgeting and reporting.

Ability to devise, implement, and supervise the use of standard accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.

Ability to prepare informative financial reports and to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State, and local governmental officials using verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish, monitor, and achieve objectives through skillful delegation of duties.

Ability to orient other workers and to explain organizational policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Ability to evaluate performance of subordinates accurately, correct deficiencies, guide, replace, and assign personnel.

Ability to prepare and present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

Bachelors Degree with major course work in accounting, finance, or related fields, CPA desired, with at least seven years of progressive and responsible accounting experience in public administration or related industry, including five years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience to meet the required knowledge and abilities.

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