The Finance Department is responsible for the financial health and sustainability of the City. The Finance Department’s key functions include payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget oversight, financial reporting, and coordination of the external financial audit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> The primary mission of the department is providing accurate, meaningful, and timely financial data to the City Departments, Mayor, City Council, and Boards and Commissions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Other key functions include accounting, grant opportunities, revenue and internal control development monitoring, and internal audits of city departments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> It is also of the utmost importance that the successful candidate understands that this is a hands -on position, someone who can work independently, and most importantly is able to communicate the fiscal condition and challenges facing the city with, the City Council, department heads, staff and the community in a clear, concise, transparent, comprehensive, understandable and professional manner.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Salary<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> Application Process<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span> Please refrain from communicating with the staff or elected officials of the City of<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>DeFuniak Springs. Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting through<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>The hiring range for these positions is $71,000 - $109,000.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>The first review of resumes will take place on January<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>2, 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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