Salary: See Position Description

Location : Roxboro, NC

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-00013

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 04/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Grade: 128

Hiring Salary Range: $94,505 - $147,692 annually

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Opportunity: To be considered for interviews on Monday, May 6, 2024, please submit your application no later than Sunday, April 28, 2024.

"Everything is Better in Person"

General Statement of Duties

Person County Government is currently seeking candidates for the Chief Financial Officer position within the Finance Department. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage the County's financial operations, including budgeting, investments, debt management, and financial reporting systems. The CFO will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as County policies. This position involves complex professional and administrative duties, requiring strong leadership and organizational skills.

Working for Person County Government offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. The organization emphasizes mentoring and growth, recognizing the importance of developing talent at all levels. Person County Government values diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. Employees can expect to work in an environment where their unique perspectives and backgrounds are respected and celebrated. Person County Government provides ample opportunities for individuals to take on leadership roles. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, there are opportunities to lead projects, teams, and initiatives within the organization.

Overall, Person County Government offers a workplace where individuals can grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to making a difference.

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This is an exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

To be considered for interviews on Monday, May 6, 2024, please submit your application no later than Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Minimum Education and Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
Eight (8) years of public finance administration, accounting or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements/Qualifications

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Master's degree and a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) or Certified Public Finance Officer designation preferred.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

Employee Benefits

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 12.85% for county employees and 14.10% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2023.

EMPOWER 401K
County contributes 5% of your salary and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.

NATIONWIDE
457 Deferred compensation plan that allows you to save money for retirement on a pre-tax basis.

PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-4 years - 12 days per year
5-9 years - 15 days per year
10-14 years - 18 days per year
15-19 years - 20 days per year
20+ - 21 days per year

SICK LEAVE
12 days per year

HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year

PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave

VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.

PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)

LONGEVITY PAY
Based on years of service
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($800) per fiscal year

CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job

DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".

WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes

PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $200.00/month
Employee + children - $260.00/month
Employee + spouse - $741.00/month
Family - $976.00/month
(County contributes $1000 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)

HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $50.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $400.00/month
Employee + children - $480.00/month
Employee + spouse - $1,216.59/month
Family - $1,580.79/month

DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month

VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month

LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies

SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY

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