Description
The Middle Chattahoochee Regional Water and Sewer Authority is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide financial management services, including full-cycle accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit support. The selected firm will work under the direction of the Authority's Project Management Team and will be responsible for providing various financial management services. The scope of work includes financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, audit support, and financial management. The Authority is looking for a firm with demonstrated experience in government or nonprofit financial management, proven audit support experience, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Financial operations: full-cycle accounting, monthly reconciliation, annual 1099s, semi-annual payout percentages, and timely semi-annual interest and bond payments
• Budgeting and forecasting: annual budget development, quarterly budget revisions, variance analysis, and monthly budget vs. actual reports
• Financial reporting: monthly financial statements, semi-annual payout percentages, and ad hoc reporting
• Compliance: ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and monitoring internal controls and risk exposure
• Audit support: identifying a contractor to complete a full forensic audit, preparing schedules and documentation, acting as a liaison with auditors, and responding to findings and assisting with corrective actions