Job Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Division Finance Director in Atlanta, Georgia
Description
Pay Grade: P
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Who we are.We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact- Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility- Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity- Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture- Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work- Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As the Division Finance Director within the Division of Women, Children and Nursing Services at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Division Finance Director is responsible for providing complex administration duties including financial, operational, and program related responsibilities and serves as Director of Finance for the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- As part of the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services, provides management of finance operations including budget development, management, and revision for division offices and programs.
- Serves as backup for operation processes for the division.
- Responsible for division budget development, management, and revisions.
- Provides technical assistance to budget staff.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance to division staff in the preparation of budget development to ensure efficient use of all division funds.
- Works with Finance staff to create and enter program purchase order requisitions.
- Provides technical assistance and support to contractors related to invoice processing.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a budget tracking system for department program managers.
- Responsible for coordination and oversight of work areas for the division including assignment of workspaces and equipment placement.
- Works collaboratively with the DPH Office of Finance, Contracts and Procurement, and Payroll.
- Develops and maintains business relationships with internal and external customers.
- Provides supervision of division budget staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or Nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or Five (5) years of experience r quired at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent.
Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Word and Excel experience and proficiency
- PeopleSoft Financials software experience
