Town of Louisburg, NC
Finance Director (Government Background)
Town of Louisburg, NC, Louisburg, North Carolina, United States, 27549
Must have Local Government Experience
General Statement of Duties
Performs complex professional, administrative, and managerial work planning, organizing, and directing the financial functions for the Town.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Plan, organize and direct the Finance Department, including financial programs and operations, accounting, utility and miscellaneous accounts receivable billing, revenue collections, fixed assets, budget, investments, accounts payable, payroll, grant accounting and administration, and assessment levying; develops and implements departmental goals.
Assists the town administrator in preparing the general operating and capital improvements budgets; projects revenues; performs historical research on spending and trends in previous years; forecasts capital and financing schedules and cost estimates.
Works with the Administrator in directing the formulation of Town financial policies; assists other departments with the development and implementation of financial systems.
Directs the general accounting system for the Town; maintains financial records for each department; maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget; monitors expenditures and obligations on accounts.
Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of the budget: monitors revenues and expenditures; coordinates activities and changes with Town departments.
Manages the Finance Department staff and resources; prepares annual departmental budget; hires, trains, mentors, provides performance coaching and evaluation, staff communications, leadership, motivation, career development and work assignment; identifies and manages technology needs.
Reviews budget system and financial conditions and develops methods of improvement.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, fixed assets, and the preparation of other reports on the fiscal condition of the Town; monitors the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for payroll.
Assists external auditors with annual audit and coordinates the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report including preparing some of the schedules.
Coordinates efforts of underwriting, forecasting, and the preparation of the official statement for bond issues and other financing agreements; administers the debt service program for the Town.
Monitors grant agreements for financial and award compliance; directs the timing of draw downs for expenditures; tracks capital project revenue and expenditures.
Manages receipt and investment of all Town revenues; manages the utility billing, collections and customer accounts function for the Town.
Submits to the Town Administrator and the Council periodic statements of the financial condition of the Town; prepares budget amendments.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and of local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures, purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting.
Thorough understanding of application of information technology to the department and Town-wide financial systems including financial software applications, spreadsheets, data bases, utility billing and customer accounts packages, etc.
Thorough knowledge of Town policies and procedures related to personnel, budgeting and purchasing.
Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, motivations, communication, performance coaching and evaluation, and hiring.
Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to hiring and staff management.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, public speaking and customer service excellence.
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 fields of accounting, utilities and information services, revenue collection, purchasing and warehousing.
Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, vendors, departmental heads, governmental officials, and with other Town employees.
Ability to interpret and explain intricate laws and procedures relating to the financial systems, procurements and purchasing process.
Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the life support functions of stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and statistics, operate a computer terminal, perform accounting duties, and do extensive reading.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or business and considerable experience in public finance administration including financial staff management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a CPA, Certified Local Government Finance Officer, or Master's in Business or Public Administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,635.00 - $96,409.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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General Statement of Duties
Performs complex professional, administrative, and managerial work planning, organizing, and directing the financial functions for the Town.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Plan, organize and direct the Finance Department, including financial programs and operations, accounting, utility and miscellaneous accounts receivable billing, revenue collections, fixed assets, budget, investments, accounts payable, payroll, grant accounting and administration, and assessment levying; develops and implements departmental goals.
Assists the town administrator in preparing the general operating and capital improvements budgets; projects revenues; performs historical research on spending and trends in previous years; forecasts capital and financing schedules and cost estimates.
Works with the Administrator in directing the formulation of Town financial policies; assists other departments with the development and implementation of financial systems.
Directs the general accounting system for the Town; maintains financial records for each department; maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget; monitors expenditures and obligations on accounts.
Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of the budget: monitors revenues and expenditures; coordinates activities and changes with Town departments.
Manages the Finance Department staff and resources; prepares annual departmental budget; hires, trains, mentors, provides performance coaching and evaluation, staff communications, leadership, motivation, career development and work assignment; identifies and manages technology needs.
Reviews budget system and financial conditions and develops methods of improvement.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, fixed assets, and the preparation of other reports on the fiscal condition of the Town; monitors the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for payroll.
Assists external auditors with annual audit and coordinates the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report including preparing some of the schedules.
Coordinates efforts of underwriting, forecasting, and the preparation of the official statement for bond issues and other financing agreements; administers the debt service program for the Town.
Monitors grant agreements for financial and award compliance; directs the timing of draw downs for expenditures; tracks capital project revenue and expenditures.
Manages receipt and investment of all Town revenues; manages the utility billing, collections and customer accounts function for the Town.
Submits to the Town Administrator and the Council periodic statements of the financial condition of the Town; prepares budget amendments.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and of local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures, purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting.
Thorough understanding of application of information technology to the department and Town-wide financial systems including financial software applications, spreadsheets, data bases, utility billing and customer accounts packages, etc.
Thorough knowledge of Town policies and procedures related to personnel, budgeting and purchasing.
Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, motivations, communication, performance coaching and evaluation, and hiring.
Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to hiring and staff management.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, public speaking and customer service excellence.
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 fields of accounting, utilities and information services, revenue collection, purchasing and warehousing.
Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, vendors, departmental heads, governmental officials, and with other Town employees.
Ability to interpret and explain intricate laws and procedures relating to the financial systems, procurements and purchasing process.
Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the life support functions of stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and statistics, operate a computer terminal, perform accounting duties, and do extensive reading.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or business and considerable experience in public finance administration including financial staff management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a CPA, Certified Local Government Finance Officer, or Master's in Business or Public Administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,635.00 - $96,409.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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