Assistant Finance Director

Town of Wake Forest•Town Hall, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking an Assistant Finance Director due to an internal staff promotion. This role involves advanced professional, technical, and supervisory work in financial systems administration, process design, automation, and operational oversight for the Finance Department. The position is key to improving and integrating financial systems and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal control, playing a significant role in shaping the department's operational strategy. The Assistant Finance Director is a leadership team member responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing financial workflows, leveraging technology, and overseeing functions like accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing card activity with a focus on process consistency and internal control.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, and related technologies used in municipal finance operations.
Strong knowledge of process improvement, workflow design, and automation concepts.
Knowledge of internal controls and operational best practices in a governmental environment.
Ability to evaluate processes and implement efficient, technology driven solutions.
Ability to lead system improvements and manage change across functional areas.
Ability to supervise, train, and support staff across multiple functional areas.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related field and considerable experience in governmental finance, financial systems administration, or process improvement, including some supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Certified North Carolina Local Government Finance Officer designation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Leads administration and optimization of core financial systems, including the ERP system, financial forms and document management platforms, purchasing card systems, financial reporting software, debt management systems, and merchant services.
Evaluates, designs, and improves financial and operational workflows with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.
Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen internal controls through system enhancements and process redesign.
Provides oversight and coordination of key financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing card activity, ensuring processes are standardized, efficient, and compliant.
Supervises assigned staff, including providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and coordination of work activities across functional areas.
Coordinates records retention efforts and manages responses to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws and Town policies.
Develops, maintains, and updates departmental procedures, documentation, and internal process guides to support consistency and sustainability of operations.
Supports departmental performance initiatives, including workflow tracking, process measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.
Maintains and updates Finance Department webpage content to ensure accurate and timely public information.
Provides technical support and guidance to staff and departments related to financial systems, automation tools, and process improvements.
Assists with system implementations, upgrades, and department wide initiatives as directed.
Performs related duties as required.