Assistant Finance Director

The Town of Knightdale is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Finance professional to join our Finance Department's leadership team as Assistant Finance Director. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional with a strong background in financial stewardship to play a key role in guiding fiscal strategy, strengthening operational excellence, and supporting continued growth of our thriving community. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can guide key financial functions, strengthen internal controls, and serve as a trusted partner to the Finance Director and Town leadership. Commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical stewardship of public funds is essential. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director plays a key role in the development and oversight of the Town's budget, ensuring alignment with our Town Council's strategic priorities while balancing enhancements to current programs and services with thoughtful development of new initiatives. If this describes you, we encourage you to review our position brochure (Download PDF reader) and apply today to start something with the Town of Knightdale!

Under general direction of the Finance Director, performs responsible professional work regarding the Town's financial management; performs related work as required. This position is classified as exempt under the Administrative Exemption and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations.

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  Supports the Finance Director in managing the Town’s financial operations.

• Assists the Finance Director in planning, organizing, and directing operations of the Finance department.

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of applicable policies.

• Assigns, directs, and supervises staff engaged in paraprofessional accounting activities, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. Assists and advises staff, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.

• Assist in budget development, monitoring, and long-term financial planning; aids department directors in preparing budget estimates and in determining costs for new, expanded, or reorganized programs.

• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget document and submission to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

• Prepares schedules and gathers documentation for auditors to assist with the annual external audit.

• Assist with the preparation and submission of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to the GFOA.

• Oversee internal controls, ensure process improvement, and maintain adequate accounting records to document compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

• Manages and/or participates in general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounting.

• Participates in hiring, providing technical guidance, performance coaching and evaluation, training, and work assignments for staff.

• Prepares accounting procedures and manuals, including research, writing, editing, and training staff on provisions. Assists other departments with accounting-related questions and procedures.

• Plays a key role in ERP and other financial system implementations.

• Oversees and/or reviews the Town’s financial reporting for grants and ensures that all state and federal laws are complied with in administering grant funds.

• Prepares required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports pertaining to the Town's finances.

• Serve as Acting Finance Director in the Director’s absence to ensure continuity of operations.

• Performs other duties as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Microsoft Office suite, financial and other non-financial systems, calculator, copier, and other assigned equipment as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to the Finance Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employee is not subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operation functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work occasionally exerting 10 pounds of force.

• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures, perform accounting, transcription, operate a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CLASS:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Considerable financial management experience; local government financial experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of general laws, ordinances, and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of the Town's financial program, policies, records, and related practices.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in local governments.

• Ability to formulate and install standard accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records, including internal auditing.

• Ability to prepare informative financial reports.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Town employees and governmental officials.

• Ability to perform fiscal planning and to advise the Finance Director on the formulation of fiscal policy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.