CFO Finance & Accounting

Overview 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.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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)

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