Deputy Director of Finance - Revenue Administration
Marietta, GA
Full Time
City Manager's Office
Executive
Rate of Pay: Based on Qualifications
Status: Open Until Filled
This is a senior-level management role within the Finance Department and will be an integral member of the City’s financial management team. Oversees the Budgeting, Utility Analysis, Property Tax, and Business License Divisions. The incumbent plays a critical role in assisting in the operational oversight of the City's and Marietta Board of Lights and Water’s (BLW) budgets, evaluating utility rate structures, and ensuring regulatory revenue assessment and collection requirements. The position reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to credit check, drug screen, & background inquiry.
Status: Open Until Filled
This is a senior-level management role within the Finance Department and will be an integral member of the City’s financial management team. Oversees the Budgeting, Utility Analysis, Property Tax, and Business License Divisions. The incumbent plays a critical role in assisting in the operational oversight of the City's and Marietta Board of Lights and Water’s (BLW) budgets, evaluating utility rate structures, and ensuring regulatory revenue assessment and collection requirements. The position reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Division Oversight: Assist in the operational oversight of the Budgeting, Utility Analysis, Tax, and Business License Divisions.
- Departmental Coordination:
- Oversee the Budgeting Supervisor in budget planning, training, and monthly financial monitoring.
- Supervise the Business License Manager to ensure compliance with City and State Code.
- Review
- Guide the Utility Analyst in rate monitoring, load research, and financial reporting for electric, water, and sewer operations.
- Budget Development: Collect departmental budget requests and recommend appropriate allocations.
- Revenue Forecasting: Prepare revenue projections for all funds, ensuring a balanced and fiscally responsible budget.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensure operational adherence to State laws, City policies, and financial regulations.
- Reporting: Prepare and distribute the Annual Budget Book per GFOA standards; provide budget information to officials and the public.
- Utility Financial Planning: Collaborate on rate tariff development and utility supply planning; support regulatory filings and compliance.
- Licensing and Tax Oversight: Oversee the issuance and enforcement of Occupational and Privileged Licenses; monitor business tax collections within city limits.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in governmental revenue and taxation.
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in local government.
- At least 5 years of management experience.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience combination may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, Public Administration, CPA, or a related field.
- Experience working with municipal government budgeting and/or utilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with staff, leadership, and the public.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Central Square public sector software and IBM Cognos is desired.
- Strong understanding of municipal codes, government licensing and taxation, utility rate revenue forecasting, and accounting standards.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to credit check, drug screen, & background inquiry.
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