The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Identify, develop, and implement systems to enhance financial operations. Develop and revise policies to ensure compliance with changing laws and statutes and technology updates to provide exemplary customer service.
• Manage engagements to provide financial information to key stakeholders, including Departments. (i.e., coordinate external audit of County funds for presentation of audit report to the Board of Commissioners and Federal/State agencies).
• Ensure compliance with NC General Statutes governing Local Government Finance, including the review and approval of financial documents and reports.
• Engage senior management and Board of Commissioners in strategic planning regarding financial activity to build capacity, advising on financial matters and sources of financing for capital projects.
• Oversee the investment of County funds and proceeds from issuance of debt instruments.
• Issue County debt in coordination with bond attorney, County Attorney, financial advisors, underwriters, Local Government Commission, County Manager, and trustees.
• Engage service providers for auditing, banking, arbitrage calculations, cost allocation and other professional services.
• Negotiates/recommends the buying and selling of bonds to obtain the most advantageous use of idle funds; determines the type and maturity of securities to be purchased/sold; prepares bond rating reports; approves and effects debt service payment.
• Evaluate financing methods and execute the bid process for vehicles, equipment and real estate.
• Educate the public and community stakeholders on financial concerns as required.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual budget process and grant proposal process.
• Oversees the grant management, funding, and reconciliation processes, to include the auditing process with State and Federal grantor officials.
• Performs or supervises related work as assigned by the Assistant County Manager.

Managerial/Staff Development Duties:

• Supervise Finance, Budget, Grant Management, and Internal Audit staff, lead the interview and hiring process as needed.
• Cultivate leadership and position-specific skills of staff through professional development opportunities and coaching.
• Promote cross-functionality within the department that lends to a well-developed succession plan
• Foster strong interdepartmental and organization wide relationships that enhance the workflow between department stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 7 years of related experience with 2 years of managerial experience is required. A Master’s Degree in a related field, CPA licensure, and/or local government finance offer experience is preferred. The candidate must have a strong computer skill with experience in Microsoft Excel and Word. Tyler Technologies Munis experience is helpful. General knowledge of various office equipment is required.

Additional Information

The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $145,761.20 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 7 years (Preferred)
• supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person