Finance Director

Town of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with LGERS membership

Health, dental and life insurance

Paid holidays + vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Town of Aberdeen seeks a proven leader to serve as Finance Director, overseeing municipal finances, preparing the annual budget, and guiding a finance team. The role advises the Town Manager, directors, and Town Board, ensuring accurate, timely financial operations and compliance with laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong governmental accounting knowledge, exceptional leadership, and a commitment to transparency, fiscal stewardship, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with strong governmental knowledge.
• Minimum 8 years in local government finance.
• At least 4 years supervisory experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Valid NC driver’s license and ability to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Town’s $24M annual budget and multiple capital funds.
• Lead Finance team and ensure timely, accurate financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations.
• Manage grant programs, cash management, debt management, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Government accounting

Grant management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CLGFO and/or CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Tyler Technologies ERP Pro

Munis

Job description

Due to the upcoming retirement of our Finance Director, the Town of Aberdeen, situated in the growing NC Sandhills Region adjacent to Pinehurst and Southern Pines, is seeking a proven leader to join our team as the next Finance Director. This executive-level position oversees all municipal financial operations for the Town and serves as a trusted advisor to the Town Manager, department directors, and Town Board. The Finance Director’s primary duties consist of managing the Town’s annual budget of $24 million as well as multiple capital project funds and ensuring that the Town’s accounting and finance functions and operations are completed timely, accurately and efficiently; and that they are compliant with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. The successful candidate for this position will lead the Town’s Finance team, which currently consists of a Finance Technician, Accounting Operations Specialist, and three part-time Customer Service Representatives in the Utility Billing Division. This position will require above average abilities to build interpersonal relationships, manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, exhibit excellent oral and written communications, demonstrate grant management capabilities, experience with a sophisticated financial software system, and a broad working knowledge of financial management functions including utility cash management and debt management. The ideal candidate will possess strong governmental accounting knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to transparency, fiscal stewardship, and customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, with a preference of major course work in finance, accounting, or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a Local Government Finance field
• A minimum of 4 years supervisory experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Valid NC driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours, including regular Board Meetings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local Government Finance Officer Certification (CLGFO) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with Tyler Technologies ERP Pro and/or Munis would be a plus.
• North Carolina Local Government finance experience as a Director or Deputy Director preferred, but not required

Salary and Benefits

Hiring range: $103,385 – $140,000

• 5% 401-k contribution
• LGERS membership
• paid medical, dental and life insurance
• 12 paid holidays + paid birthday day off
• vacation and sick leave
• up to a $5,000 annual longevity payment
• up to a $2,500 annual retention bonus payment
• up to 50% paid retiree medical insurance
• sign-on bonus and/or reimbursement for relocation expenses

Equal Opportunity Employer