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Finance Director. City of Cairo, GA. [pop. 9500] Salary: Open. DOQ.

The Finance Director is responsible for the custody and safekeeping of all city funds and monies in addition to assuring the maintenance and efficient operation of all accounting system for all city departments. Work involves the general supervision of all accounting processes to monitor the receipt, disbursement, and accounts for all city money. The Director provides critical leadership for all accounting activities to maintain proper accounting control and to provide necessary financial records, reports, and statements.
Minimum of Bachelors Degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration is required. MPA, MBA, or CPA preferred. Candidate must posses a thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), public finance, accounting, auditing, modern municipal finance principles, and internal controls.
A minimum of 5 years experience in progressive government accounting and budgeting, at least two of which must be in a financial managerial capacity. A detailed job description is available upon request. Send resume with cover letter no later than COB Friday, December 14, 2007 to Carolyn Lee, City Clerk, City of Cairo, PO Box 29, Cairo, GA 39828 (229-377-1722 ext 3001) www.syrupcity.net

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