Assistant Finance Director

The Town of Garner is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to perform professional and responsible supervisory work in planning, organizing, and executing the accounting services and activities for the Town, acts in the absence of the Finance Director. The Assistant Finance Director will report to the Chief Financial Officer. This position may supervise up to three employees.

Examples of Duties:

• Supervises and/or participates in the preparation of accounts payable, payroll, accounting, revenue collections, and front desk operations.
• Assigns, directs, and supervises a staff engaged in paraprofessional accounting activities ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards; assists and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
• Performs general ledger preparation and maintenance, budgetary accounting, financial reporting, fixed assets, miscellaneous invoicing, and related tasks.
• Participates in hiring and provides technical guidance, performance coaching and evaluation, training, and work assignment for staff.
• Supervises and establishes daily priorities for the operation of the accounting functions and activities for the office; supervises the workflow and adjustment of work among the staff.
• Prepares budget amendments; conducts internal audits as needed; reviews and posts journals. Analyzes, tabulates, and completes a wide variety of state, federal and other records, and reports. Balances and reconciles bank accounts, general ledger, and other accounts monthly.
• Prepares accounting procedures and manuals including research, writing, editing, and training staff on provisions. Assists other municipal departments with accounting related questions and procedures.
• Interprets and enforces current fiscal policies and practices for the department. Assembles statistical, tax, and accounting data on request.
• Assists the auditors during the annual audit of the financial records; participates in development of the ACFR. Serves as back up and provides support to payroll operations as needed.
• Generates special reports and statements for Town management as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field AND at least two (2) years of professional experience in general accounting

OR

• a Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field AND at least five (5) years of professional experience in general accounting
• at least two (2) years of supervisory experience

Previous governmental accounting experience is strongly preferred. Previous experience using MUNIS/Tyler Tech and/or ADP is preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree, a current CPA license and/or a Certified Public Financial Officer designation.

Additional Information:

The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

The full salary range is currently $90,010 - $137,167.

The evaluation and selection process may include the following steps: virtual interview, panel interview, skills assessment, background investigation, and pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer