Description

General Statement of Duties

Performs advanced responsible accounting functions to plan, organize, and administer the operations of the Town’s Financial Operations.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs highly responsible professional accounting functions for the financial operations of the Town and is responsible for the overall management of the Town’s Finances. Work involves planning, coordinating, and directing all aspects of Town financial management and administration. Emphasis of the work involves management and professional accounting knowledge and abilities required to oversee the operations of the Finance Department including functions for budget, treasury, investments and other accounting divisions and operations. The employee supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the Town Manager.      

Illustrative Examples of Work 

•         Plans, organizes, and directs all operations of the Finance Department including disbursement of funds, ledger preparation, tax billing and collections,          cash management and investments, accounts payable, and payroll
•         Manages and directs the work of technical and clerical staff
•         Reviews the Town’s financial position and develops methods for improvement
•         Prepares periodic and special financial and statistical reports
•         Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of budget, monitors revenues, and expenditures
•         Interprets and presents financial/budgetary reports in a variety of public meetings
•         Establishes guidelines of performance standards for the Department and coordinates and reviews activities and results of work completed
•         Exercises administrative control over the allocation of funds and the rate of expenditures in accordance with the approved budget
•         Designs long term financial plans for capital improvement programs
•         Provides professional advice to the Town Manager and Department Heads on budgetary and other fiscal matters 
•         Submits to the Town Manager and Town Board periodic statements of the financial condition of the Town  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

•         Thorough knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and of local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures
•         Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration and municipal accounting
•         Thorough knowledge of the financial condition and needs of the Town and Mocksville
•         Knowledge of local government management practices
•         Possess interpersonal skills to develop professional relationships with both staff and persons in the community
•         Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare and present complex budgetary and financial reports to the Town Board or other governing bodies
•         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 staff in the specialized field of accounting and collections
•         Ability to demonstrate professional and administrative judgement  

Physical Requirements of Work

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to ten  pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken 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; the worker is subject to indoor environmental conditions. 

Requirements

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration or a related field and 5 years of experience in finance administration (preferably in local government) with 2 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements

•         Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
•         North Carolina Notary Public Certification
•         Finance Officer Certification (or must obtain within one year of employment)