Assistant Finance Director

$78,000 - $204,000/Yr

Unclassified - Waynesville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Waynesville, NC

About the position

The Assistant Finance Director plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance Director in the overall administration and leadership of the Finance Department. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive financial management through the administration of various financial functions including accounts payable, purchasing, contracts, payroll, billing, and collections. The Assistant Finance Director is committed to delivering timely, accessible, and accurate financial information while ensuring excellent service delivery to all customers. This role involves performing complex, professional, administrative, and technical work, which includes planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day financial activities of the department. The work is conducted under the general supervision of the Finance Director and adheres to established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes that govern local government financial operations. The Assistant Finance Director will also have supervisory responsibilities and will report directly to the Finance Director. Key responsibilities include defining and developing departmental operational goals and objectives, planning and evaluating financial operations, and recommending policies and procedures. The Assistant Finance Director will analyze internal controls to ensure the security of financial assets and compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. Additionally, this role involves overseeing the preparation for the annual audit, managing the divisional budget, and developing complex reports and analyses related to financial performance and operational activities. The Assistant Finance Director will also mediate personnel issues and provide coaching and training to staff to enhance their potential and achieve effective management results.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Finance Director in the overall administration and leadership of the Finance Department.
• Provides financial management through the administration of financials, accounts payable, purchasing and contracts, payroll, billing, and collections.
• Commits to providing timely, accessible, accurate, financially accountable information and excellent service delivery to customers.
• Performs complex, professional, administrative, and technical work planning, organizing, and directing the financial day-to-day activities of the department.
• Defines and develops departmental operational goals and objectives and strategically aligns divisional plans.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates financial operations.
• Develops and recommends policies, procedures, programs, and performance benchmarks.
• Analyzes internal controls to ensure safeguards are in place to secure financial assets and reduce liabilities.
• Monitors legislation and developments in best practices in financial management.
• Oversees adherence to state statutes, technical accounting pronouncements, federal guidelines, local ordinances, and best practices related to financial and reporting issues.
• Coordinates and prepares for the annual audit and the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
• Prepares the divisional budget and assists the Finance Director with the management of the annual budget.
• Assists in the development of contracts involving complex operational agreements.
• Develops and recommends complex periodic reports and analyses on financial position and operational activities.
• Mediates personnel issues and coaches, trains, and mentors staff to attain individual potential and effective management results.

Requirements

• Graduation from (or currently pursuing) a four-year degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Considerable experience in accounting or finance including supervisory experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Tyler MUNIS Financial Software preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Local Government Finance.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of or ability to obtain NC Certified Local Government Finance Officer certification.