Assistant Finance Director

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONING OF WORK:
Performs highly responsible supervisory, administrative and fiscal control work for the overall financial management of the town. 
Work involves planning, coordinating and administering all aspects of the Town's budget. 

• Responsibilities include overseeing utility billing, administration of the receipt, disbursement and accounting of town revenues and expenditures. 
• Performs direct supervisory functions over the accounts payable clerk, payroll/accounting technician, billing supervisor and customer service representatives. 
• Responsible for the posting and balancing of general and subsidiary ledgers for preparing finance related reports, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, preparing annual audit schedules and budget monitoring. 
• Extensive judgment, discretion and technical knowledge are required. 
• Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
The 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 Finance Director in preparation of the general operating and capital improvements budgets.
• Projects revenues and does historical research on spending and trends in previous years.
• Assists the Finance Director in directing the formulation of Town financial policies.
• Assists in managing the receipt and investment of Town revenues.
• Administers debt service program.
• Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of budget.
• Monitors revenues and expenditures.
• Assists in supervising the general accounting system for the Town.
• Maintains separate accounts for items of appropriation in the budget.
• Tallies and tracks accruals and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Monitors expenditures and obligations on accounts.
• Maintains financial records for each department.
• Coordinates fiscal activities, updates and modifications with Town departments.
• Assists in the preparation and modification of ordinances and procedures which pertain to finance and accounting.
• Performs special projects for the Finance Director.
• Represents the Town at various conferences and meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of principles and practices of public finance administration, including principles and practices of municipal accounting.
• General 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 EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’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 some supervisory experience; or 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA, Certificate as a Finance Officer, or Master’s in Business or Public Administration, preferred.
• Preference given to candidates that are bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Must be bondable.