City Finance Director — GAAP, Audits & Strategy

City-of-Rocky-Moun; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rocky Mount is seeking a dedicated Finance Director to lead all city financial accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities. You will supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant reporting and robust internal controls.

The role partners with the CFO, supports annual audits, and guides strategic financial initiatives, policy development, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting/public finance experience with 3 years supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, direction, and strategic guidance for all financial activities.
• Supervises the Accounting units: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting.
• Oversees internal and external financial reporting requirements, including statutory, grant, compliance, statistical, and managerial reporting.
• Oversees the City’s annual independent audit and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; ensures GAAP compliance and GASB guidance.
• Partners with the CFO to develop and implement long-term financial initiatives; serves as backup in the absence of the CFO.
• Oversees bank accounts, ensures internal controls, and safeguarding of funds.
• Trains staff on accounting processes and financial software; develops financial policies.

Skills

Public finance knowledge

Budgeting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance/BA/PA)

Job description

City of Rocky Mount is seeking a dedicated Finance Director to lead all city financial accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities. You will supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting, ensuring timely GAAP-compliant reporting and robust internal controls.

The role partners with the CFO, supports annual audits, and guides strategic financial initiatives, policy development, and staff training.