Description

The Finance Department is a team of professionals that are tasked with functions including capital and debt planning, investments, accounting, payroll, procurement, grant management and payables along with providing additional fiscal support to departments across the County.    This position manages capital and debt functions within the Finance Department. Responsibilities include overseeing debt administration, the County’s capital improvement plan, capital and debt reporting, project tracking, and day-to-day operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Manage, oversee and administer internal operations for capital and debt functions within the Finance Department which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings
•    Supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
•    Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies
•    Manage all aspects of public debt offerings including working closely with financial advisors, banking institutions and credit rating agencies
     Serve as a liaison and provide professional guidance to other divisions, departments, and external customers; represent the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events
•    Maintain the County’s general ledger tracking assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
•    Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the County’s financial records and statements

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:  Minimum of six years in Accounting, Finance or Treasury Operations; including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted:  Yes

Licenses and Certifications
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five years’ experience in debt and capital planning

COMPUTER SKILLS

•    Advanced in various computer applications including Microsoft Office
•    Expert in Microsoft Excel