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You must be a current ACCGov employee to be considered for this position.

REPORTS TO: Finance Director (or Assistant Finance Director)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt- Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.

PAY GRADE: 126

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job

Under direction of the Finance Director, the Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) Developer manages, plans, directs and coordinates FMIS activities to maximize the effective use of technology to meet organizational goals and requirements to achieve efficiency, productivity and improved governance and controls. In addition, this position serves as the primary administrator for the Unified Government's financial ERP system.

Job Related Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance, economics, accounting, public administration, or related discipline with five (5) years of experience performing business process analysis, maintenance, operation and coordination of finance information systems; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required.

Valid driver's license required.

Preferred qualifications: Experience with relational databases, specialized enterprise resource software systems, document management systems, and financial software preferred. (Examples include Eden, Laserfiche, Munis, Tyler Content Manager, Tyler Cashiering)

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

System Design and Management

Serves as primary administrator for financial ERP system.

Assists Treasurer's management of the merchant card program through set up and support for credit card terminals and online payment software.

Provides leadership in research and implementation of new financial service technologies.

Establishes, maintains and implements strategies, goals and objectives in order to ensure the successful and accurate administration of financial systems functions.

Designs, develops, and optimizes FMIS and related business processes and data.

Identifies business requirements, opportunities for improvements, recommends and implements new or improved systems or processes and provides innovative solutions in support of organizational goals.

Assists in the development and maintenance of organizational policies related to financial management information systems.

Oversees and participates in the execution of system changes, system testing, maintenance of integrations between FMIS and other applications.

Performs technical and complex tasks providing solutions to user needs through the development and implementation of information systems procedures.

Develops and maintains documentation of procedures for FMIS and related systems. Serves as liaison to the Information Technology Department.

Data Governance and Quality Control

Manages financial system data with a focus on data quality and driving improvements to provide efficient, effective and compliant services.

Manages maintenance of financial system data for reporting and distribution and ensures conformance and integrity of internal database files, tables, and reports.

Maintains data integrity in systems by proactively conducting audits and analyzing transactions and identifying data issues.

Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to recordkeeping and reporting.

Reporting

Manages department reporting systems and responds to requests for ad hoc and new reports, determining the best methods for obtaining and presenting information.

Creates and schedules reports from FMIS to share relevant data with Finance staff and other departments.

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Finance Department and Unified Government.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of program management including planning, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of information systems applications relative to finance.

Knowledge of principles and practices of information systems administration, testing, analysis, and security.

Advanced knowledge of FMIS data configuration, automated system configuration, workflow management, and business and technical requirements analysis as they related to financial systems integration.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to FMIS.

Advanced knowledge of modern computer systems and relevant software/applications.

Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service and relations to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Ability to manage complex implementation projects and collaborate knowledgeably and diplomatically across departments, including the ability to effectively engage diverse groups of stakeholders in the decision making and change process.

Ability to develop and implement operational strategies, evaluate and recommend system functionality currently available but not yet utilized.

Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively across all levels of the organization, including information technology staff, system users, senior management, and other relevant groups; develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Ability to prepare project status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.

Ability to establish and ensure compliance with change control processes and approval processes when applying updates to employee records and other system configuration.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve financial system software and connectivity problems, including user access and component configuration.

Ability to work proactively and independently, and adapt to change in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

Ability to establish and carry out an effective system audit strategy.

Ability to gain and apply knowledge and understanding of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including a computer, printer, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, overhead projector, and TVNCR camcorder. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 1O pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange personnel, benefit, or administrative information; includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports including budget documents, statistical reports, policies, codes, standards, informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare analysis, summary presentations, report findings and recommendations, organizational and flow charts, and correspondence using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of senior managers with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex personnel and benefits- related principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including benefits and personnel terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine decimals and percentages; interpret graphs; compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, correlation techniques, factor analysis, and econometrics; and perform algebraic operations.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually using job related equipment which may include a computer, rulers, yardsticks, tape measure or other office equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, telephone, and other office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

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