FINANCE OFFICER

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented FINANCE OFFICER to join our town and drive our financial operations forward. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial transactions, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support strategic financial planning. Your expertise will help maintain the financial health of the town, enabling us to achieve our goals with confidence and clarity. Work will be performed in accordance with established accounting principles including GAAP and GASB, municipal finance procedures, grant and regulatory agency requirements including Federal, State and Local regulations and policies and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government fiscal operations. The Finance Officer is responsible for the interpretation of these requirements and ensures overall compliance, adherence, and accuracy in all financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and budgets to support decision-making processes.
• Maintain and update financial software systems to streamline operations and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with audits, compliance activities, and internal controls to uphold regulatory standards.
• Support the development of financial strategies by providing insights based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper financial procedures are followed across the organization.
• Monitor cash flow, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking to optimize financial efficiency.
• Maintains the general accounting systems for the Town
• Maintains financial records for each department
• Prepares, reviews, and monitors the budget
• Monitors revenues and expenditures
• Oversees accounts payable to ensure appropriate coding & approval of payments
• Performs a wide variety of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closeouts and reconciliations
• Assist auditors during the annual audit and implement changes to improve financial systems based on audit findings
• Advises Board on fiscal issues
• Assist departments with purchasing, budget monitoring, and analysis
• Prepares budget amendments
• Serves as risk management officer responsible for managing property and liability insurance programs
• Makes debt service payments and participates in financing strategy research
• Any other duties assigned by Board

Requirements

• Proven experience in governmental finance and accounting roles with a strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Expertise in public finance to include principles, practices, laws and regulations
• Proficiency in financial software applications; experience with popular accounting tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and clear reporting.
• Strong organizational, presentation and management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and considerable experience in governmental finance, budgeting and accounting or auditing work including grant management, professional certifications are a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be bondable

Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Pay: $35,038.58 - $76,648.61 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person