Division Director, Finance and Performance Management

The Division Director of Finance and Performance Management provides strategic leadership for the Department of Transportations financial planning budgeting and performance management functions. This role ensures operational efficiency fiscal accountability and regulatory compliance across both operating and capital programs while aligning financial strategies with the Countys strategic priorities. The Division Director oversees financial strategy development reporting compliance training and administrative support while providing leadership to the departments administrative operations. This position manages the following four functional areas: Budget Accounting Staff Development and Training and Office and Administrative Services while collectively supporting a team of 16 employees.

• Leading financial analysis performance management and forecasting activities aligned with the Countys strategic goals
• Driving process improvement initiatives by reviewing practices championing new methods and managing cross functional projects
• Monitoring departmental expenses identifying variances and providing financial guidance to department leadership
• Overseeing the preparations of dashboards performance reports presentations audits financial reviews and compliance activities
• Managing employee hiring training mentoring performance evaluations disciplinary actions and work prioritization
• Ensuring compliance with grants contracts and funding requirements across operating and capital programs
• Overseeing the preparations and coordination of the Board of Commissioners agenda items related to Transportation
• Building and maintaining partnerships within the department and across county departments as well as with local state and federal agencies and external partners
• Managing and overseeing the departments safety and training programs and the administrative and human resources section
• Serving as a liaison and supporting collaboration with Purchasing Information Technology Finance departments

• Ability to communicate effectively and engage with staff citizens leadership and elected officials as needed.

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics public administration business administration or a closely related field
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment AND
• Two years of experience as a supervisor
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Ten years of experience in financial management accounting and/or budgeting
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Oracle experience
• Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Associations (GFOA) best practices

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits a wellness program professional development opportunities career advancement and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities safe neighborhoods plentiful greenspace and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff residents and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits including health coverage a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate too!) onsite employee wellness center longevity pay tuition reimbursement and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individuals total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlantas Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.

Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use