Finance Director
About The Position
The Town of Beaufort, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service-oriented professional to serve as its next Finance Director. Located along the scenic waters of Taylor’s Creek in Carteret County, Beaufort is one of North Carolina’s oldest and most charming coastal communities. Home to approximately 5,000 residents, Beaufort offers a unique blend of historic character, waterfront amenities, and progressive municipal services. The Town operates with an annual budget of approximately $25 million, including a $15 million General Fund, a $5.5 million Water and Sewer Utility Fund, and a $4.5 million Enterprise Dock and Marina Fund.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal or county government finance experience.
- Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, auditing, debt management, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex governmental funds and enterprise operations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Experience with North Carolina local government finance administration and Local Government Commission requirements.
- North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer designation or the ability to obtain within two (2) years.
- Collaborative and forward-thinking leader with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of municipal finance best practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to transparency, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Directing and managing all financial operations of the organization.
- Overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, debt administration, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, grant compliance, annual audits, and financial planning activities.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Providing strategic financial guidance to the Town Manager, Mayor, Board of Commissioners, department directors, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
