SY26-27 Finance Project Manager

Finance Project Manager I

Primary Function: The Finance Project Manager I 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 and external consultants in performing work, calculating costs, and conducting various system studies and preparing multiyear planning in support of Finance.

Reports To: Executive Director of Finance

Salary Schedule: A-3

Work Days: 250

Requirements:

1. Education Level: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university and 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred: Master's degree in accounting, business administration or public administration from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant experience

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

Minimum of at least three years of supervisory or leadership experience

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 judgement based on an understanding or 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 prepare complex financial reports

Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial systems

Experience with mainframe financial systems

Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Support Certificate

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

Through understanding or information technology procedures and practices

Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience in governmental finance

Management experience

Experience with district's financial software system

Essential Duties:

1. Work with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans for implementing and upgrading various functions in the Enterprise/MUNIS platform.

2. Implement the Bank reconciliation process in MUNIS.

3. Implement Grant Accounting Project Ledger in MUNIS.

4. Implement ESPLOST reporting in MUNIS. Track progress of projects using eBuilder and other tracking software; innovate/improve based on results.

5. Upgrade Position Control setup in MUNIS for budget allocations.

6. Activate all budget tools in MUNIS to maximize system usage.

7. Review payroll, position control, and accounting procedures in MUNIS for efficiency.

8. Establish a process to record federal grants that cross years

9. Create a process with the Fixed Asset module in MUNIS for efficiency of transferring Construction in Progress and recording all fixed asset activity.

10. Assist with the setting up of modules in MUNIS that are not currently active

11. Setup Benefits reconciliation processes for HR (TRS, SHBP, & supplementals).

12. Create a ESS substitute billing process.

13. Relate to a wide variety of people. Observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment.

14. Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends, anticipating requirements.

15. Supports the vision and goals of the organization by actively participating in its leadership activities, training and upholding its policies and standards.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

17. Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate.

Terms of Employment: Incumbents will be considered "at will." This position is "essential personnel, critical staff' when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to District operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules.

Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade A-3 of the administrator scale and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. This is a 250-day position. (Exempt). New 04/2025

Non-Essential Responsibilities: A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if: it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup. Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition. Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.

Physical and Sensory Demands: Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

[X] OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.