SY26-27 Finance Project Manager

Finance Project Manager

The Finance Project Manager is responsible for planning and supervising information technology work related to maximizing the efficiency of all system platforms and processes within the Division of Finance. Duties involve planning, interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating with information technology internal departments and external consultants in performing work, calculating costs, and conducting various system studies and preparing multiyear planning in support of Finance.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five years of successful accounting management or relevant experience.
• Three years of supervisory or leadership experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration
• Experience in governmental finance
• Experience with district's financial software system

Required:

• Must be eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Support Certificate

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using manpower, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, grants management and internal controls
• Knowledge of grants management
• Proven ability to prepare complex financial reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial systems
• Experience with mainframe financial systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Access
• Proven experience in systems design and development
• Ability to read, interpret and create network diagrams
• Strong leadership, team building, organizational and management skills
• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans for implementing and upgrading various functions and processes.
2. Implement Grant Accounting Project Ledger in MUNIS.
3. Implement ESPLOST reporting in MUNIS. Track progress of projects using eBuilder and other tracking software; innovate/ improve based on results.
4. Upgrade Position Control setup in MUNIS for budget allocations.
5. Activate all budget tools in MUNIS to maximize system usage.
6. Review payroll, position control, and accounting procedures.
7. Establish a process to record federal grants that cross years
8. Create a process with the Fixed Asset module in MUNIS for efficiency of transferring Construction in Progress and recording all fixed asset activity.
9. Assist with the setting up or upgrading modules used within the financial platforms
10. Create a substitute billing process
11. Relate to a wide variety of people. Observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment.
12. Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
13. Supports the vision and goals of the organization by actively participating in its leadership activities, training and upholding its policies and standards.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
15. Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate.

Terms of Employment: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered "at will" and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.

Work Environment:

Employees in this classification are generally situated in a standard office setting. The incumbent has some autonomy regarding periods of sitting, standing, or moving about the workplace. Occasionally, the role may require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, along with tasks that involve bending, stooping, or stretching. Regular duties include frequent use of computers, telephones, and other typical office equipment, which requires reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Exceptional Physical or Sensory Demands:

Occasional heavy lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.