The Town of Garner is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to perform professional and responsible supervisory work in planning, organizing, and executing the accounting services and activities for the Town, acts in the absence of the Finance Director. The Assistant Finance Director will report to the Finance Director. This position may supervise up to three employees.
With a population of over 39,000, Garner is a growing community located about 8 miles south of downtown Raleigh. 

• Supervises and/or participates in the preparation of accounts payable, payroll, accounting, revenue collections, and front desk operations.
• Assigns, directs, and supervises a staff engaged in paraprofessional accounting activities ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards; assists and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
• Performs general ledger preparation and maintenance, budgetary accounting, financial reporting, fixed assets, miscellaneous invoicing, and related tasks.
• Participates in hiring and provides technical guidance, performance coaching and evaluation, training, and work assignment for staff.
• Supervises and establishes daily priorities for the operation of the accounting functions and activities for the office; supervises the workflow and adjustment of work among the staff.
• Prepares budget amendments; conducts internal audits as needed; reviews and posts journals. Analyzes, tabulates, and completes a wide variety of state, federal and other records, and reports. Balances and reconciles bank accounts, general ledger, and other accounts monthly.
• Prepares accounting procedures and manuals including research, writing, editing, and training staff on provisions. Assists other municipal departments with accounting related questions and procedures.
• Interprets and enforces current fiscal policies and practices for the department. Assembles statistical, tax, and accounting data on request.
• Assists the auditors during the annual audit of the financial records; participates in development of the CAFR. Serves as back up and provides support to payroll operations as needed.
• Generates special reports and statements for Town management as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration and at least two (2) years of general accounting experience; or
• An Associates Degree in Accounting and at least five (5) years of general accounting experience

Applicants must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Previous governmental accounting experience is strongly preferred. 
Previous experience using MUNIS/Tyler Tech and/or ADP is preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Business Administration, current CPA license and/or a Certified Public Financial Officer designation.
 The salary range shown above is the hiring range for this position. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. 
The full salary range is currently $80,808 - $129,292.80.
Equal Opportunity Employer