Bryan County Is Seeking A Finance Director. Bryan County Is One Of The Fastest Growing Counties In The United States Due To Its Proximity To Atlantic Coast, Ports, And To Savannah, Georgia. Bryan County Is Unique In That It Is Completely Bisected By Fort Stewart And Because Of This, Has County Facilities In Two Locations. The Ideal Candidate For The Position Shall Be A Professional And Ethical Finance Director Who Is A Dedicated Team Player And Has A Proven Financial Services Record Of Success In Leadership And Management Of Finance Functions Within A Public/governmental Agency/organization. The Successful Candidate Should Be An Experienced, Self-confident Person Who Can Immediately Provide Quality Financial Services To A Variety Of Internal Departments In A Timely Manner And Is Able To Address Budget Questions/concerns/issues With Diplomacy And Tact. This Person Should Be Knowledgeable Of The Unique Role Constitutional Officers Have In Managing Their Budgets Under The Georgia Constitution. The Ability To Identify And Implement New And Innovative Approaches Within A Department Is An Important Qualification Expected Of The New Finance Director. Specific Experience Is Expected In Purchasing And Procurement, Accounting, Budget Development And The Ability To Offer Responsive Support Services To A Team-oriented Organization. The Ideal Candidate Will Be Detail-oriented, Have Well-developed Problem-solving Abilities, Have The Ability To Communicate With Stakeholders About The Budget Process, And Hold Staff Accountable And Focus On Succession Planning Within The Finance Department. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree In Economics, Finance, Accounting, Or Related Degree From An Accredited University Or College Plus Six (6) Years Of Diversified Experience In Finance, Reflecting Increasing Responsibility In Key Positions Is Required. • CPA Or A Master’s Degree With Relevant County Or City Government Service Preferred. • Local Government Financial Manager Certification In Georgia Is Preferred. • Extensive Knowledge, And Skills Of Accounting Software Required/critical; Working Knowledge Of Budgetary Accounting And Reporting Systems, GAAFR, GAAP, And GASB. Compensation & Benefits: The Expected Starting Salary Range For This Position Is $110,000 - $140,000 (depending On Qualifications Of The Selected Candidate), With A Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Health, Dental, Life Insurance And Retirement Benefits. Relocation Expenses Negotiable. How To Apply: Interested Candidates Must Submit By Email A Cover Letter, Resume, At Least Five Job Related References With Email And Phone Numbers, As Well As Salary History No Later Than June 16, 2023: Lisa Ward, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates, At Lisaward912@gmail.com. Any Questions Please Call 706-983-9326.