Finance Director

Finance ManagerTown of Smithfield$88,112.02 - $132,168.02 AnnuallySmithfield Town Hall, NCFull-timeJob Number: 00008Department: FinanceOpening Date: 12/09/2025Closing Date: 12/29/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)General Definition and Conditioning of WorkPerforms managerial and professional duties in planning, organizing, and directing the financial functions of the Town. An employee in this class plans, directs, and organizes a variety of fiscal and administrative functions including disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures.The employee monitors and administers the budget, accounting, collections, purchasing, fixed assets, and related fiscal operations.The employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in planning and directing the fiscal control system.The position requires establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with the public, department heads, Town employees, and government officials.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.Work is performed under the supervision of the Town Manager and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and by an independent audit of financial records.Essential Functions/Typical TasksThe employee may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties and other duties which may be assigned by the Town of Smithfield.Plans, organizes, and directs the financial operations including disbursement and accounting of municipal funds, billing, purchasing, fixed assets, accounting, collections, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; supervises staff assigned to these functions; develops and implements departmental goals.Assists the Town Manager in preparation of the general operating and capital improvements budgets; projects revenues and does historical research on spending and trends in previous years.Works with the Town Manager in directing the formulation of Town financial policies.Works with Town Council, Town Manager, and departments to set the pricing of services and establishing sources of revenue.Manages receipt and investment of Town revenues; administers debt service program.Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of budget, monitors revenues and expenditures.Coordinates fiscal activities, updates and modifications with Town departments.Submits to the Town Manager and the Town Council periodic statements of the financial condition of the Town; works with staff to prepare budget amendments.Supervises the general accounting system for the Town; maintains financial records for each department; maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget; monitors expenditures and obligations on accounts.Performs special projects for the Town Manager.Supervises, evaluates, hires, terminates, and determines discipline of Finance Department and Customer Service staff.Represents the Town at various conferences and meetings.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures.Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public finance administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting.Thorough knowledge of fiscal support activities such as purchasing, fixed assets, liability, and budget analysis and preparation.Ability to evaluate complex financial systems and formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees in the specialized field of accounting, utility services, and revenue collection.Ability to design and prepare analytical or interpretative financial statements.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, departmental heads, governmental officials and with other Town employees.Ability to conduct long range fiscal planning.Accuracy and thoroughness in the analysis and preparation of financial records and reports.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in governmental or management accounting, business, or finance with 5 to 7 years of experience in public finance administration including 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience; orEquivalent combination of education and experience.CPA, Certificate as a Finance Officer, or Master's in Business or Public Administration, preferred.Experience operating Tyler Records/accounting management system or the ability to become proficient with the program within a reasonable amount of time.Preference given to candidates that are bilingual (English/Spanish).Must be bondable.