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Owner’s Representative
City of Doraville, Georgia

Location
Doraville City Hall
3725 Park Avenue
Doraville, Georgia 30340

Duration
February 2017 – December 2018

 Reference
Donna Pittman, Mayor
770-451-8745
Donna.pittman@doravillega.us

 Awards
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2017-2018

Financial Management Support Services
City of Doraville, Georgia

 To meet a critical need during staffing transitions, JAT provided comprehensive financial management support services for the City of Doraville. A JAT professional served as Interim Finance Director and performed high-level Finance Director tasks, directed by City Management and City Council, until the city filled the vacant finance position.  JAT assisted in the successful transition of the new Finance Director once hired.

As Interim Finance Director, JAT’s manager was responsible for supervision and training of accounting staff, working with city departments on financial matters, providing oversight of day-to-day operations within the Finance Department, and preparation for the annual financial audit.

In addition, JAT’s manager assisted city management and City Council with cash management, budget compliance, and internal financial reporting as needed.

JAT responsibilities included:

  • Preparation of financial reporting and cash flow projections for presentation to City Council

  • Monitoring of compliance with budgets and working with departments to resolve issues

  • Supervision of Finance Department staff and performance of employee evaluations

  • Review of accounts payable check runs and optimizing process efficiency

  • Management of city’s general ledger

  • Preparation of schedules, work papers, and internal control documentation for annual financial audit

  • Close collaboration with staff to foster an environment of professional development

  • Assisting new Finance Director in a smooth transition