Description

The Finance Director position is a career role that involves overseeing the town's financial operations. Coats is a small but growing town in Harnett County, only 4 miles from Campbell University and between Raleigh and Fayetteville. The Finance Director performs complex professional and responsible managerial and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and executing the financial activities of the town. As Chief Fiscal Officer of the town, the Finance Director plans, installs, and maintains a central accounting system, including pre-audit and other financial controls. The Town of Coats is seeking a credible, creative, and unifying leader who is deeply committed to the success of our organization and is a strategic big-picture thinker to fill the Finance Director position. Candidates should bring strengths in both external relations and people-centered leadership with an ability to balance the two. A positive, customer-focused orientation, an ability to deliver high-quality products on time, and an ability to be a strong contributing peer in staff and inter-agency team is required.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes. Considerable knowledge of local ordinance governing municipal financial practices, procedures, GASB pronouncements and investments. Considerable knowledge of utilities' financial requirements. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration. Ability to evaluate financial systems and formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records. Work involves support in maintaining and reconciling the general accounting system and financial records of the town. This includes: accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, collections, purchasing, payroll, and data management. Advises Department Heads and Town Manager in review of estimates and preparation of budget. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and a minimum of five years of experience in public finance, accounting, and recordkeeping activities; supervisory experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, with at least 5 to 10 years of local government financial management experience.