Senior City Finance Manager

The City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a seasoned Finance Executive to oversee all city financial accounting and purchasing functions. This role requires strong leadership to supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting while ensuring timely financial reporting and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating the annual audit, CAFR preparation, and maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP and GASB.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong knowledge of public accounting and government finance standards.
• Experience overseeing payroll, AP, AR, grants, and general accounting is expected.
• Ability to manage audits and prepare comprehensive financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, direction, and strategic guidance for all financial activities.
• Supervises Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting units.
• Oversees internal and external financial reporting, including statutory and grant reporting.
• Leads annual independent audit and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Partners with CFO to develop long-term financial plans and acts as backup CFO when needed.
• Manages city bank accounts and maintains internal controls over funds.
• Trains staff on accounting processes and financial software applications.
• Oversees budgeting process and monitors division expenditures.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Job description

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a seasoned Finance Executive to oversee all city financial accounting and purchasing functions. This role requires strong leadership to supervise Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and General Accounting while ensuring timely financial reporting and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating the annual audit, CAFR preparation, and maintaining internal controls in compliance with GAAP and GASB.