Financial Planning Manager G129 Finance

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a Financial Planning Manager to lead the Financial Planning Division within its Finance Department. This onsite role in Columbus, GA directs budgeting and financial planning activities, oversees staff, and coordinates the development, execution, and reporting of the budget. The position carries a salary of USD 72,202 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field along with at least three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs financial planning activities during the annual budgeting cycle.
• Oversees the operating and non-operating budgets, advising leadership on the status of budgeted revenues and expenditures.
• Performs regular projections and issues reports to departments and officials.
• Reviews financial analyses prepared by staff and provides guidance as needed.
• Supports Budget Analysts with complex issues and offers technical expertise.
• Directs the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation, including the development and approval of the budget document format and content.
• Processes, reviews, and coordinates budget requests with department heads, elected officials, and constitutional officers.
• Develops recommendations and assists departments with their budget requests.
• Attends Budget Review and Council meetings and presents relevant information as required.
• Reviews and analyzes revenue projections and prepares revenue estimates.
• Provides technical and analytical support as needed.
• Executes the adopted budget, serving as the system administrator for the budget preparation system, setting up the budget in the financial system, and directing the creation of the annual budget book.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, including interviews, hires, and training.
• Plans, assigns, and prioritizes workloads to meet objectives; conducts performance appraisals and manages rewards or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Addresses employee concerns and resolves problems; manages expenditures in line with the adopted budget.
• Reviews and approves Personnel Action forms and purchase orders; collaborates with departments on budget transfers and amendments.
• Prepares journal entries to correct the General Ledger and provides information to departments, leadership, and the public on financial and budgeting issues.
• Performs research and presents information or reports as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to government budget preparation and execution; reads professional literature and maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required; conducts other special projects as appropriate and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding business licensure and taxation.
• Proficiency in research methods, statistical analysis, and presenting findings.
• Skill in using financial software programs and related technology.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and data-analysis abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication and supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be bonded.

Physical Requirements

• Feeling and perceiving attributes of objects by touch.
• Grasping and handling objects with hands and fingers.
• Hearing at normal and detailed levels to receive information.
• Kneeling and standing as required for tasks and inspections.
• Manual dexterity for typing and fine motor work.
• Mental acuity for rational decision-making and analytical reasoning.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Speaking clearly to convey ideas and instructions; visual acuity for data analysis, reading, and reviewing documents.