Assistant Finance Director

Town of Fuquay-Varina • Fuquay-Varina, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for fiscal planning, financial reporting, monitoring and management of revenues and expenditures which include departmental operations and contracted services, assisting the Finance Director in whatever capacity is deemed necessary to facilitate the fiscal operations of the Town. Work is performed under supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and reports, and by independent audit of financial records.

Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles (including GASB accounting and financial reporting standards applicable to local governments, and GAAP) and methods in their application to a government accounting system.
• Technical expertise in financial reporting applicable to North Carolina local governments and preparation of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Proficiency in governmental accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and financial practices.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
• Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, professional accounting and financial reporting standards, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, fingering, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to lift or move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, work with accounting processes, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years’ responsible accounting or local government auditing and direct work with ERP systems and municipal financial software.
• Possession of an NC driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Government Financial Officer certification

Responsibilities

• Assists the Finance Director in the overall administration and leadership of the Finance Department; serves in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Defines and develops departmental operational goals and objectives and strategically aligns divisional plans.
• Plans, implements and evaluates financial operations.
• Analyzes internal controls to ensure the highest level of reasonable safeguards are in place to secure financial assets, reduce exposure to liabilities and to promote sound financial management.
• Oversees the Town's adherence to state statutes, technical accounting pronouncements, federal guidelines, local ordinances and best practices as they relate to financial and reporting issues including but not limited to compliance and required reporting, emergency management, procurement, security of sensitive information, red flag, customer billing, collections, customer service and the maintenance of public records.
• Oversees planning, coordination and preparation of the annual audit as well as the preparation and distribution of the ACFR.
• Is an integral participant in the issuance of tax-exempt debt; researches and evaluates federal and state tax laws, regulations and procedures for debt management; analyzes and forecasts debt repayments and installments; responsible for the Town’s overall debt management, debt proceeds drawdown, and debt payments.
• Manages the Town’s cash and investment portfolio, ensuring principal investments are prudent, minimize risks and exercise strong stewardship; ensures the timely and accurate receipt of revenues and provides other related treasury management functions.
• Monitors bank and investment accounts, analyzes cash flow; processes electronic payments and transfers.
• Prepares various reports for the State or other required agencies.
• Assists with annual budget process.
• Assists department heads with a variety of questions regarding purchases, accounts payable, status of accounts, and other related fiscal areas.
• Administers and makes recommendations for personnel matters affecting subordinates, including assisting with interviewing applicants, hiring, training, appraising, disciplining.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• The hiring range for this position is $123,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary determination is based on experience, education, and qualifications.
• The Town of Fuquay-Varina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Town of Fuquay-Varina is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level