Assistant Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Town of Wake Forest
- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- USD 49.27 - 50.48 per hour
- Posted
- 28 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2020
- Ref
- nKMOsQdbh9C4
- Job role
- Finance director
- Experience level
- Director
Description
Assistant Finance Director
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary Range: $102,500 - $105,000
The Town of Wake Forest seeks an energetic and team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Finance Director. This position performs complex professional and difficult administrative and financial work in organizing, planning and overseeing financial activities of the Town. The Finance Department supports and partners with other Town departments and external organizations to provide efficient and effective customer service to residents, vendors, and employees.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
This position serves as the Town's chief accounting officer. Work involves supervision of the accounting, customer service and purchasing operations. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government financial operations. This position works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Performance is evaluated through meetings with the CFO, reports, observation, and by an independent audit of financial records.
Essential Duties and Tasks
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 or governmental accounting setting including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class is generally sedentary, requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires standing, walking, fingering, feeling, and repetitive motions. Verbal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Special Requirements
Possession of a North Carolina Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate desired.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Assistant Finance Director
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary Range: $102,500 - $105,000
The Town of Wake Forest seeks an energetic and team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Finance Director. This position performs complex professional and difficult administrative and financial work in organizing, planning and overseeing financial activities of the Town. The Finance Department supports and partners with other Town departments and external organizations to provide efficient and effective customer service to residents, vendors, and employees.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
This position serves as the Town's chief accounting officer. Work involves supervision of the accounting, customer service and purchasing operations. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government financial operations. This position works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Performance is evaluated through meetings with the CFO, reports, observation, and by an independent audit of financial records.
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Oversees the general ledger activities including accounts payable, payroll, receivables and other entries; reviews and prepares reconciliations of general ledger accounts; reviews and prepares journal entries; and oversees the capital asset and depreciation processes.
- Administers activities for the annual audit.
- Manages grant accounting and reporting program for the Town - assures compliance with grant stipulations; and assists departments with grant application and reimbursement requirements.
- Prepares mandated state and federal reports.
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 or governmental accounting setting including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class is generally sedentary, requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires standing, walking, fingering, feeling, and repetitive motions. Verbal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Special Requirements
Possession of a North Carolina Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate desired.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.