Deputy Director II

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Deputy Director II

700 East 4th st

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Posted: 12-May-26

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Salary: $156,190.00 - $195,238.00

Categories

Finance, Economics, Banking

Salary Details

Commensurate with Experience

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: JR103818

Summary

The Deputy Finance Director provides strategic and managerial oversight of complex financial operations across the Finance Department. The department consists of seven divisions: Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Revenue, Internal Controls & Systems, Treasury, and Risk Management. Treasury and Risk Management report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO); all remaining divisions report to a Deputy Finance Director. The department’s core services include financial reporting; general ledger accounting and reconciliation; accounts payable and receivable; employee travel and expense reimbursement; debt management; cash and investment management; revenue billing and collections; and monitoring of internal financial controls. Risk Management oversees workers compensation, employee health and safety, insurance placement, and property and casualty claims for the City and partner governmental entities.

The Finance Department also provides functional support for the City's Workday ERP system. Both Deputy Directors work collaboratively with division managers and department partners to resolve issues, stabilize new processes, and continually improve system usage.

The Deputy Finance Director directly supervises division managers responsible for day to day operations and serves as a key advisor to the CFO. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the primary responsibilities of the position; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Assists the CFO in planning, organizing, and managing the City’s financial operations.
• Provides leadership, expertise, and guidance to divisions responsible for financial services activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable standards and governmental regulations.
• Oversees and supports the production of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.
• Collaborates with departments citywide to ensure effective financial and operational practices.
• Serves as a member of the Finance Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, organizational culture, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to division managers and professional finance staff.
• Manages experienced professionals with significant independence and technical expertise.
• May oversee temporary staff, interns, or special?project team members.
  
  

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

• Regularly interacts with City departments, external partners, auditors, regulatory bodies, and the Local Government Commission.
• Work has broad and significant impact on City operations, resources, compliance, and public and employee confidence in financial management.
• Requires clear communication, collaboration, and decision?making that supports citywide objectives.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of progressive managerial experience in financial administration and management; OR
• Master’s degree and five (5) years of progressive managerial experience in financial administration and management; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Local government experience strongly preferred.
  
  

Preferred Licenses Or Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Local Government Finance Officer
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
  
  

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Governmental accounting principles (GAAP, GASB) and financial reporting, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and external audit processes.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and expense reimbursement, and related internal control requirements.
• Revenue billing, collection, depositing processes, and utility billing systems.
• Contract pre?audit procedures under North Carolina statute.
• Internal control frameworks, policy development, and monitoring practices.
• Risk management, insurance strategies, loss control services, and claims processes.
• Budget development, monitoring, and financial planning.
• Municipal debt management, capital financing, and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Cash management and local government investment strategies.
  
  

Skill In

• Building effective relationships with city leadership, external auditors, financial advisors, banking partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Delivering strong customer service while applying technical expertise in finance and accounting.
• Leading people and projects, managing budgets and resources, and developing high?performing teams.
• Communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presenting complex financial topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks in a fast?paced environment.
  
  

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

• Regularly interacts with City departments, external partners, auditors, regulatory bodies, and the Local Government Commission.
• Work has broad and significant impact on City operations, resources, compliance, and public and employee confidence in financial management.
• Requires clear communication, collaboration, and decision?making that supports citywide objectives.
  
  

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About 700 East 4th St

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace. We want you to work with us! Team?Charlotte?is a diverse 8,000-plus member team serving one of the largest cities in America. Our goals are to provide high-quality services to 860,000 Charlotte residents, and help those who need us the most. Departments provide services including: police and fire protection, waste and recyclables collection, water and sewer services, road construction and maintenance, transit services, planning and development services, and operation of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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