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Finance Director

Finance Director

Town of Knightdale, NCKnightdale, NC, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Salary : $135,962.00 - $165,899.00 Annually

Location : Knightdale, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : CY25-00011

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 06 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

The Town of Knightdale is seeking an experienced finance executive to serve as its next Finance Director This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with a strong background in municipal finance to join a rapidly growing community. The incoming Finance Director will lead a talented team of 5, maintaining professional excellence in the Town's core financial functions.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, staff, and community members. We are seeking a professional who is adaptable and skilled at helping others navigate and embrace change as our municipality continues to experience growth. Commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical stewardship of public funds is essential.

Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager, the Finance Director plays a key role in the development and oversight of the Town's budget, ensuring alignment with our Town Council's strategic priorities while balancing enhancements to current programs and services with thoughtful development of new initiatives.

Under general direction of the Assistant Town Manager, performs responsible professional work regarding the Town's financial management and related operations; performs related work as required. This position is classified as exempt under the Executive Exemption and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations. Plans, organizes, and carries out financial management of the Town which includes treasury management, debt service, accounting, auditing, budgeting, planning, and reporting.

  • Supervises Finance staff members in accordance with the Town's personnel policy.
  • Develops departmental goals and objectives and records related measures.
  • Advises the Assistant Town Manager on pertinent matters pertaining to Town finances and operations of the department.
  • Prepares the Town's annual operating and capital improvement program budgets.

Compiles requests and estimates for presentation at Town Council meetings.

  • Presents proposed annual operating budget to Town Council.
  • Monitors budget expenditures.
  • Prepares budget amendments and budget transfers.
  • Responsible for preparation of the annual budget document and submission for award.
  • Prepares quarterly financial statements.
  • Prepares long range forecasts of revenues and expenditures as required.
  • Presents financial forecast information to Town Council as instructed.
  • Prepares required monthly, quarterly and annual reports pertaining to the Town's finances.
  • Ensures Town financial records and reports comply with established and accepted municipal accounting principles and practices.

    • Provides sufficient detail to produce adequate cost, financial and statistical data for management purposes and to meet statutory requirements.

  • Validates the disbursement of all Town funds in accordance with officially established procedures.
  • Responsible for pre-audit duties for the Town.
  • Assists external auditors with annual audit.
  • Responsible for preparation of the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and submission for award.
  • Responsible for preparation of the Town's Popular Annual Financial Report and submission for award.
  • Responsible for Town investments.
  • Administers the Town's debt service program.
  • Serves as the Town's Grant Administrator.

    • Ensures that all state and federal laws are complied with in administering grant funds.

  • Responds to a variety of citizen inquiries and complaints as required.
  • Performs other duties as required.

    • EQUIPMENT OPERATED : Microsoft Office suite, calculator, copier, and other assigned equipment as required.

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : This position reports to the Assistant Town Manager.

    WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Employee is not subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
  • Must be able to physically perform the basic life operation functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to perform sedentary work occasionally exerting 10 pounds of force.
  • Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures, perform accounting, transcription, operate a computer terminal and perform extensive reading.

    • JOB CONTEXT : This position works 40 hours per week during the seven-day workweek. Weekends and overtime are sometimes necessary to fulfill job duties. The stress level of the job is low to moderate.

    EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or related field required.

    EXPERIENCE : Considerable financial management experience; local government financial experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Thorough knowledge of general laws, ordinances and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Town's financial program, policies, records and related practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in local governments.
  • Ability to formulate and install standard accounting methods, procedures, forms and records, including internal auditing.
  • Ability to prepare informative financial reports.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Town employees and governmental officials.
  • Ability to perform fiscal planning and to advise the Administrative Services Director on the formulation of fiscal policy.

    • Special Requirements : None.

    Employee Benefit Information

    July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

    Retirement Accounts

    NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)

    LGERS is a pension plan administered by the North Carolina Total Retirement Plans within the Department of State Treasurer.

    Your Contribution

    Town Contribution

    General Employees

    6% of gross salary (mandatory)

    14.37%

    Sworn LEO Employees

    16.08%

    You become vested once you have completed 5 years of creditable service. Vested means that you are eligible to apply for monthly retirement benefits based on the formula as well as age and service requirements set by the State of North Carolina as long as you do not withdraw your contributions. If you leave the retirement system prior to becoming vested, you are only entitled to a refund of your contributions.

    Unreduced Benefits

    Reduced Benefits

    Disability Benefits

    General Employees

    Available after you reach age 65 with 5 years of creditable services, age 60 with 25 years of creditable service, or any age with 30 years of creditable service

    Available after you reach age 50 with 20 years of creditable service or age 60 with 5 years of creditable service (age 55 for firefighters)

    Available after 5 years of creditable service

    Sworn LEO Employees

    Available after you reach age 55 with 5 years of creditable service or any age with 30 years of creditable service

    Available after you reach age 50 with 15 years of creditable service or any age with 25 years of creditable service

    NC Supplemental Retirement Plans

    401(k) and 457b retirement plans are sanctioned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and allow employees to contribute funds toward their retirement on a tax-deferred basis. With both plans, you are 100% vested from your first contribution, meaning the money is yours, loans are available, and rollovers are allowed from other qualified retirement plans.

    Town Contribution

    Your Contribution

    Retirement Benefits

    Empower 401(k) Plan

    5% of gross salary

    Optional

    Traditional pre-tax and Roth post-tax deductions are available

    Available upon retirement with no penalty at age 59 ½

    Empower 457b Plan

    None

    Available upon retirement with no penalty at any age

    Retirement Account Links

    LGERS Retirement :

    NC Supplemental Retirement Plans :

    Medical, Vision, Dental, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    The Town provides a maximum credit of $750 per month toward employees' medical, vision, and dental elections. This is comprised of a $600 base credit provided to all employees and an additional $150 credit provided to employees who participate in annual biometric screenings. The current maximum Town contribution covers 100% of current employee premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance with remaining funds eligible for deposit into a dependent care FSA. Insurance elections that exceed the maximum Town contribution are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees who have existing medical coverage and choose to waive medical coverage through the Town will receive a reduced credit of $233.74 per month pursuant to rules established by the IRS.

    Medical Insurance

    Provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) with two plans to choose from.

  • Core Plan

    • 1,500 individual deductible with an 80 / 20 cost share

  • 25 primary care co-pay; $50 specialist co-pay
  • 10 / $25 / $45 / $60 Rx Tiers

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $675.58

    Employee + Spouse - $1,353.03

    Employee + Children - $1,152.36

    Family - $2,163.85

  • Value Plan

    • 5,000 individual deductible with an 80 / 20 cost share

  • 35 primary care co-pay; $70 specialist co-pay
  • 10 / $25 / $45 / $60 Rx Tiers

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $516.26

    Employee + Spouse - $1,032.51

    Employee + Children - $877.63

    Family - $1,652.00

    Retiree medical insurance is available based on years of service with the Town at : 100% with 25 years of service; 75% with 22 years of service; 50% with 19 years of service; 25% with 15 years of service.

    Vision Insurance

    Provided by Vision Service Providers (VSP) with two plans to choose from. Both plans feature a $10 co-pay that includes :

  • 150 featured frame brands allowance
  • 130 general frame allowance
  • 130 contact lenses allowance
  • 130 Lightcare™ allowance to be used towards non-prescription sunglasses or blue light filtering glasses
  • Core Plan

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $14.12

    Employee + Spouse - $22.59

    Employee + Children - $23.06

    Family - $37.18

  • Value Plan

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $13.53

    Employee + Spouse - $21.66

    Employee + Children - $22.11

    Family - $35.64

    Dental Insurance

    Provided by Delta Dental of North Carolina with two plans to choose from. Both plans feature :

  • Diagnostic and preventative services covered at 100%
  • Basic services covered at 80%
  • Major services covered at 50%
  • Core Plan
  • Includes adult and child orthodontics

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $37.09

    Employee + Spouse - $75.85

    Employee + Children - $99.55

    Family - $152.50

  • Value Plan

    • Monthly Rates (does not include Town credit) :

    Employee Only - $32.77

    Employee + Spouse - $67.03

    Employee + Children - $88.01

    Family - $134.83

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    The Town's FSAs are administered by FLEX and employees are provided with :

  • 500 each benefit plan year in a medical FSA for medical, vision, and dental expenses
  • Possible funding of a dependent care FSA for adult and childcare expenses depending on insurance elections
  • Optional pre-tax funding by the employee

    • Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance

    Basic life, AD&D, and STD insurance are provided through Unum with 100% of employee coverage paid by the Town. Employees also have the option to purchase additional, supplemental life and AD&D insurance at cost through post-tax payroll deductions.

    Employee Leave

    Holidays

    13 - 14 paid holidays each calendar year according to the Town's holiday schedule.

    Vacation & Sick Leave

    Vacation leave accrued per month based on completed years of service :

    Less than 2 years - 6.66 hours

    2 - 5 years - 8.00 hours

    6 - 10 years - 10.00 hours

    11 - 15 years - 12.00 hours

    16 - 20 years - 14.00 hours

    More than 20 years - 16.00 hours

    All employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per calendar year and the Town will accept an unlimited transfer of sick leave hours from the State of North Carolina or one of its political subdivisions.

    Community Service Leave

    8 hours of community service leave each calendar year.

    Military Leave

    Up to 120 hours of paid leave each year, based on the federal fiscal year, for required military training for employees who are members of the armed forces or the National Guard.

    Funeral Leave

    24 hours of paid leave per death of an immediate family member as defined by policy.

    Other Benefits

    Employee Assistance Program

    The Town provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential counseling for employees and immediate family members free of charge. The program is administered entirely by a third party, McLaughlin Young Group (MyGroup) and features two specific programs : one for general employees and one for first responders.

    Pay Increases

    Annual performance evaluations are required with potential merit increase opportunities, subject to budget funding and availability.

    Biennial salary studies completed by Human Resources staff to ensure the Town maintains competitive salaries in Wake County.

    Longevity

    Offered annually upon the completion of 5 years of service as a percentage of base salary :

    2% after 5 years

    3% after 10 years

    4% after 15 years

    5% after 20 years

    Education Tuition Reimbursement

    Employees wishing to further their education, improve current job skills, or prepare for promotional opportunities may apply for tuition reimbursement assistance. Reimbursement is based on budget availability and varies annually.

    Pool Membership & Recreation Programs

    Free membership at the Knightdale Recreation Center Pool for employees and immediate family members, and employees and their children may participate in Town Parks & Recreation programs free of charge.

    Direct Deposit

    All Town employees receive direct deposit of payroll checks on a biweekly basis.

    NC Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) Membership

    Town employees are eligible for banking at the LGFCU.

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