Finance Manager

Brunswick County is looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Team.  Under limited supervision, the Finance Manager supervises the major core accounting functions for the county including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, cash receipts and data imaging for the County Finance Department. Implements policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of data and the effectiveness of internal controls in performing accounting functions to ensure confidence in financial reports. Facilitates communication between all County departments’ fiscal teams and Finance to ensure operations comply with applicable County policies. Creates spreadsheets, assembles reports, and prepares reconciliations as required. Troubleshoots software processing problems which require research, finding and correcting various computer related issues, and helps coordinate the implementation of new software modules. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Director.

The Finance Manager will also be responsible for supervising department personnel, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining professional standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, and discipline. Administers the daily work assignments of Finance Technicians and Specialists within the department, including planning and coordinating specific responsibilities and allocating personnel as necessary. Fiscal Technicians’ and Specialists’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Payroll and Benefits Accounting
• Payments and Accounts Payable
• Receipts and Accounts Receivables
• Vendor Management
• Purchasing Cards
• County Incoming and Outgoing Postal Services
• Employee Travel
• Office Management

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five (5) years of experience in general accounting and preferably governmental accounting; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

This position also requires advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Word, and advanced knowledge of and experience using various accounting software packages. Must be available to work additional hours as needed and must be flexible during holidays and weekends to support Finance operations. During the budget and audit season, the Finance Manager will need to be available for extended periods of additional work hours.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines, which include a computer, printer, calculator, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.