As the City continues to experience significant growth and investment, the Finance Director will play a vital role in ensuring that Social Circle's financial systems and practices effectively support the community's evolving needs. With a major wastewater treatment plant project moving from construction into operations, ongoing industrial and commercial development, the implementation of new financial management software, and a robust capital improvement program supported by SPLOST revenues, the successful candidate will bring both strong technical expertise and strategic leadership to help guide the City's financial future.
The key priorities for this role include providing financial oversight and reporting for major water, sewer, and capital improvement projects, including bond compliance and debt ratio monitoring; leading the implementation of new financial software systems and ensuring staff are fully trained and proficient; and partnering with the City Manager to develop and execute the City’s annual operating budget across all funds. The Finance Director will also manage PILOT transfers between enterprise funds and the General Fund in accordance with City financial policies, strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and audit readiness, improve operational efficiency within the Finance Department amid increasing service demands, and support staff development to build long-term organizational capacity within the department.
The City of Social Circle is seeking a Finance Director who is:
• A strategic financial leader with a strong commitment to integrity and ethical public service
• Experienced in utility and infrastructure finance, including enterprise fund management, bond reporting, and debt compliance
• Technically skilled in governmental accounting standards (GASB), financial systems, and multi-fund reporting
• An effective communicator capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to elected officials, staff, and the public
• Solutions-oriented and able to identify and implement process improvements in a lean organizational environment
• Collaborative and service-focused, with a commitment to team development and organizational excellence
• Committed to sound fiscal stewardship of public resources and transparent financial management
Hiring Range
$120,000 - $130,000
Application Process
For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:
https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/finance-director-social-circle-ga/
The first round of resume reviews will take place on July 1, 2026.
Please refrain from contacting the City of Social Circle’s staff or elected officials. Please contact the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:
Warren Hutmacher
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-535-0525
Requirements
Benefits
Skills Required
- Experience in utility and infrastructure finance, including enterprise fund management, bond reporting, and debt compliance.
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and governmental accounting.
- Experience with budgeting, multi-fund financial reporting, debt administration, procurement, payroll, accounts payable, audits, and grant compliance.
- Experience implementing financial management software and training staff to proficiency.
- Experience overseeing capital improvement projects, monitoring bond compliance and debt ratios.
- Strong communication skills for presenting complex financial information to elected officials, staff, and the public.
- Proven ability to strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and maintain audit readiness.
- Demonstrated leadership in improving operational efficiency, staff development, and organizational capacity in a lean environment.
- Commitment to integrity, ethical public service, transparency, and sound fiscal stewardship.
What We Do
Sumter Local Government Consulting (Sumter LGC) is a nimble and adaptable local government consulting firm dedicated to providing local governments with the resources they need to best serve their communities. They offer customized services including executive search, interim staffing, fractional finance services, and consulting, assisting municipal clients, private sector companies, and nonprofits in solving problems with their local governments.
