Job Title:Chief Financial Officer
Department/Division: Accounting / Administration
Status:Regular, Full time, Exempt Employee
Reports to: Executive Director
Benefits: Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass.
Retirement: State Employee Retirement System - GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)
Closing date: 4:00pm April 8, 2025 *Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Only fully completed applications with required accompanying documents will be considered.
Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.
Job Summary:
Under broad objectives and guidelines from stated policies, this position will lead and manage the performance of the professional accounting, financial reporting and budget functions of the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring that all Authority funds are properly accounted for and that accurate records are maintained to meet reporting and documentation requirements. This position provides leadership and oversight of accounts payable and receivable functions, payroll function, general accounting, purchasing and budgeting.
Job Description:
- Leads, directs and evaluates Accounting and Purchasing employees.
- Develops policies and procedures that relate to the financial administration of the Authority; ensures that policies and procedures are interpreted accurately and followed by staff.
- Stays up to date on and follows required State Accounting Office and Department of Audits and Accounts policies; ensures that staff also follow these policies.
- Develops policies and procedures for purchasing operations of the Authority, ensures that policies and procedures are interpreted accurately and followed by staff.
- Ensures that all Authority funds are properly accounted for and accurate records are maintained to meet reporting requirements.
- Provides timely and accurate financial reports, budget variance analysis, financial trends and financial forecasts.
- Oversees preparation of Authority budget to provide a guide for Authority spending and capital projects.
- Monitors spending and revenues to ensure that the Authority remains within the annual budget and solvent.
- Oversees/reviews the preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank account reconciliations.
- Oversees/performs audit of retail operations and amenities to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Oversees financial aspects of grants and bonds received by Authority (reimbursement requests, contract requirements, appropriate expenses, etc.)
- Advises the Executive Director in matters relating to the financial operations, financial position and budgetary policies of the Authority.
- Presents financial data to JIA Board, Finance Committee and other committees, as requested.
- Monitors and maintains Authority investments of excess funds.
- Performs required duties of Purchasing Card Administrator of the State Purchasing Card program
- Oversees/prepares required documents for State Department of Audits and Accounts for annual Management Review/Audit as well as the Review/Audit of the business and residential leases.
- Oversees/prepares required schedules and reports for State Accounting Office and the State department of Audits and Accounts.
- Motivates and trains staff on superior customer service standards to attain and achieve consistently positive visitor experiences. Sets and exemplifies optimum customer service standards for all staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related required; Masters degree or CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive management experience in budgeting and forecasting; experience should include supervisory/management responsibilities, budget preparation, financial reporting.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Government Accounting Standards (GAS); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
- Thorough understanding of accounting processes, systems and controls.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data to provide sound financial recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills.
- Ability to lead a team and provide expectations and direction.
- Organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Criminal and consumer background check required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- More than 50% of the typical workday may be spent sitting, reaching, and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands or fingers.
- Less than 50% of the typical workday may be spent climbing stairs, pushing and pulling, balancing, stooping and/or crouching, kneeling.
- Sensory abilities required are feeling, grasping and touching with more than 50% of the time spent talking and hearing.
- Visual abilities to perform tasks required of utilizing computer, analyzing data and determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work.
- Work is typically conducted in an office environment; exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasional adverse weather conditions is minimal.
- Noise levels are considered normal to office environment.
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, the applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on the application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Only complete applications or applications with accompanying documents, when required, will be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks requires credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Jekyll Island Authority is a Drug Free workplace.
