The Town of Holly Springs Finance department is searching for its next Accounting and Finance Manager. Located in the desirable Research Triangle Park region on the southwest side of Raleigh and a population of nearly 50,000 residents, Holly Springs offers a small-town atmosphere with a variety of opportunities that arise from a growing economy as the town is transitioning into a larger and more dynamic community.

This position is responsible for fiscal planning, budget monitoring and management of revenues, expenditures and the the general ledger, assisting the Finance Director in whatever capacity is deemed necessary to facilitate the fiscal operations of the Town. The Accounting and Finance Manager also supervises a team of five employees and reports to the Assistant Finance Director.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $76,938.58 (pay grade N), however commensurate with a combination of education and experience. The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages activities within the Finance Department, including, but not limited to: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, capital projects, debt administration, capital assets and general ledger maintenance, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to Town residents and businesses.
• Interviews and selects new employees. Assures instruction, and ongoing training for the Department. Provides coaching and/or counseling. Assigns tasks, reviews work, allocates resources accordingly, and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
• Assists in managing the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Directs staff on interpreting the application of policy and procedure.
• Supervises and manages the preparation of and prepares complex reconciliations, analyses, spreadsheets, and other documents.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial and special reports, statistics, and other data to assist in making decisions, and required financial and statistical reports.
• Supervises and coordinates the collection of revenues from customers, third party payers, and State and Federal sources.
• Serves as liaison with other Town departments, external agencies and the Town’s annual audit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles governing payroll administration, payroll accounting methods and procedures, and employee benefit administration.
• Knowledge of computerized payroll systems and personnel, supervision, and GAAP as applicable to governmental entities.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Town and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years’ responsible accounting and/or governmental auditing experience. . One (1) year supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will also be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Local Government Finance Officer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background and criminal history checks.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Paid Time Off includes minimum of 10 Vacation Days, 12 Holiday Days, 2 Floating Holidays & 1 Health & Wellness Day.
• If an existing LGERS Employee, employee is eligible for higher level of Vacation Day Accrual.
• Remote work up to 2 days per week
• Annual pay increases for performance review.
• Competitive benefits package, including life, medical and dental insurance, LGERS retirement system membership and a 5% Town contribution to 401(K).
• Career learning and professional development.

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws