Police Dept. Finance & Planning Director

City of Charlotte; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Administrative Director for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to lead the department’s fiscal affairs, budgeting, procurement, and planning functions. The role reports to the Chief of Police and directs financial operations to support safety and community services.

The ideal candidate has strong budgeting and strategic planning skills, with a bachelor’s degree (seven years of relevant experience) and preference for a master’s degree; salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting required with seven years of experience.
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, and staff leadership skills are essential.
• Experience in municipal budgeting and procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs development of annual operating and capital budget requests and tracking.
• Oversees budget execution, variances, and funding reallocations.
• Leads financial reporting, audits, and compliance with policy and laws.
• Represents the department on financial and planning matters with stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Administrative Director for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to lead the department’s fiscal affairs, budgeting, procurement, and planning functions. The role reports to the Chief of Police and directs financial operations to support safety and community services.

The ideal candidate has strong budgeting and strategic planning skills, with a bachelor’s degree (seven years of relevant experience) and preference for a master’s degree; salary