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Posted By Wilmington NC Business Directory Wilmingtonlist on 06-28-2024 2:49 PM

Description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Position Description

The City of Wilmington is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of our local government and contributing to the growth and development of our city.
 
The Finance Director will oversee the financial management program of the City, including fleet management, and housing and loans management.  The Finance Director will work closely with department heads and elected officials to develop and implement financial strategies that support the city’s goals and objectives.  This is accomplished by providing consultation and technical assistance to staff, elected officials, outside agencies, and community groups; reviewing, and approving all agreements and related council agenda items with a financial impact on the City; managing and leading staff; and ensuring transactions comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.  Other duties include managing the City’s long-range debt strategy to ensure financial stability, overseeing development of fees and rates, assisting with long term planning efforts and related special projects.

Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $115,050 - $195,598 annually and the starting salary is dependent on the selected candidates' qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System and an automatic 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
    
 About the Wilmington Community
 Wilmington is the eighth largest city in North Carolina and located in New Hanover County. Wilmington is a coastal town and port city situated in southeastern North Carolina and is considered approximately the midpoint of the eastern seaboard of the United States. The city is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.  While having a diverse population of over 120,000, the city is an active business, service and industrial center for the surrounding five-county area with a population of more than 484,000 people area-wide.
     
 Forbes magazine's 17th annual ranking of Best Places for Business and Careers ranked Wilmington 35th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the US. Wilmington earned the title of "Best American Riverfront" in USA TODAY's "10 Best" contest for the Nation's Best Riverwalk in 2014.  Serving as economic drivers, prestigious companies, such as GE, Corning, Thermo Fisher, PMG, nCino, Live Oak and Alcami, among others, are drawn to Wilmington due to its educated workforce and favorable tax and regulatory policies. Higher education institutions in the city are represented by the University of North Carolina – Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College.  The film industry has also played a large role in the local economy with productions such as Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.

Typical Tasks

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
 

• Overseas financial operations for City.  Directs the receipt, investment and disbursement of all funds and associated pre-auditing; develops guidelines to ensure all City contracts, interlocal agreements and grant documents comply with local, state and federal financial regulations; and evaluate and recommend insurance programs.

• Directs the City’s long-range debt strategy to maintain the financial integrity and credit rating of the City and provides recommendations to executive management and elected officials.

 

• Oversees all audit and financial reporting activities by analyzing and evaluating the suitability of existing and alternative practices and procedures in all aspects of fiscal practices and financial management; makes recommendations for changes of and decides and implements procedural changes in financial management.

 

• Develops and implements innovative plans for areas such as financing of capital improvements and other projects, revenue generation through the use of public/private partnerships and other strategies, interacting with departments, management, elected officials and community representatives, monitoring budget activities and recommending corrective measures, responding to requests and resolving issues, and assisting departments with financial information presentations.

 

• Plans and directs department staff by establishing departmental priorities and programs, analyzing and recommending staff and resource levels, monitoring the operation and productivity of the department and resolving personnel issues.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Work requires a professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a master’s degree-level of study or appropriate certification, such as a Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible financial administrative and management experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or North Carolina Certified Public Finance Officer
• Bondable
• Valid Class C Driver's License 

 
Additional Skills & Abilities

• Experience in government finance or public administration is highly desirable.
• Experience managing large-scale financial systems, working closely with fiscal services institutions, audit firms and rating/regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Notes:  Selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal, credit, and driving history check.  Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.

 

 

Our Core Values: 

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Our Mission Statement:  Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

 

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources.  We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.  Our benefits package includes:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic  
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives 
• Tuition assistance benefits

 

Applicant Status Updates:  After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department.   All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.   

 

QUESTIONS

 

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

03

How many years of progressively responsible financial administrative and management experience do you have?

• I have no experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or a North Carolina Certified Public Finance Officer?

• Yes
• No