Finance Director

DISCLAIMER: This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Finance Director plans and performs the disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the Town. Work involves performing the budgetary accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable oversight and other fiscal task for the Town. The employee must exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative in performing the fiscal control responsibilities. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government accountants. Work is performed under the direction of the Town Manager and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and by an independent audit of financial records. This position is designated as an essential position.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Plans and performs fiscal operations for the town including accounting of municipal funds, financial reporting, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, budgetary accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash investments, and advising the Board and Town Manager on fiscal issues.
• Maintains the general accounting systems for the Town.
• Maintains financial records for each department.
• Maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget.
• Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of the budget.
• Monitors revenues and expenditures.
• Oversees accounts payable to ensure appropriate coding & approval of invoices.
• Performs a wide variety of financial reporting and monthly, quarterly, and annual close outs and reconciliations.
• Assist auditors during the annual audit and follows up on findings to improve financial systems.
• Assists Town Manager with Budget Preparation.
• Assists departments with purchasing, budget monitoring, and analysis.
• Prepares budget amendments.
• Makes debt service payments and participates in financing strategy research.
• Any other duties assigned by Town Manager.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Considerable knowledge of General Fund and Enterprise Fund accounting. 
• Expertise of public finance to include principals, practices, laws, regulations, and administration of the afore mentioned.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to financial management and reporting, including use of special financial software packages.
• Considerable knowledge of the Town’s budgeting and purchasing policies.
• Ability to evaluate financial systems and formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Ability to prepare complex and interpretative financial analyses.
• Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, departmental heads, governmental officials, and with other Town employees.
• Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands and working environment, which follow, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the basic life operational support functions of reaching, lifting, grasping, full use of fingers, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must possess visual acuity necessary to perform duties. Must have ability for vocal communications to express or exchange ideas orally and to convey information at normal spoken levels and to receive detailed information at normal levels. Must be able to stand and sit for shift duration. Work requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. 

Desirable Education and Experience:

• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Public Administration or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, and considerable experience in professional public finance administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to obtain North Carolina Finance Officer certification from the UNC School of Government.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be reachable and able to respond outside of normal operating hours. 

Closing Date: 3/20/26