Description

Performs highly responsible supervisory, administrative and fiscal control work for the overall financial management of the town.

Work involves planning, coordinating and administering all aspects of the Town's budget. 

• Responsibilities include overseeing utility billing, administration of the receipt, disbursement and accounting of town revenues and expenditures.
• Performs direct supervisory functions over the accounts payable clerk, payroll/accounting technician, billing supervisor and customer service representatives.
• Responsible for the posting and balancing of general and subsidiary ledgers for preparing finance related reports, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, preparing annual audit schedules and budget monitoring.
• Extensive judgment, discretion and technical knowledge are required.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Requirements

General knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures.

• General knowledge of principles and practices of public finance administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting.
• General knowledge of fiscal support activities such as purchasing, fixed assets, liability, and budget analysis and preparation.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial systems and formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees in the specialized field of accounting, utility services, and revenue collection;
• Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, departmental heads, governmental officials and with other Town employees;
• Ability to conduct long range fiscal planning;
• Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in governmental or management accounting, business, or finance with 5 to 7 years of experience in public finance administration including some supervisory experience; or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA, Certificate as a Finance Officer, or Master's in Business or Public Administration, preferred.
• Preference given to candidates that are bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Must be bondable.