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Chief Financial Officer

Category

Management

Location

Morganton

Employer

Burke County Government

Expires

5/15/2026

Job Details

Hours

Full Time

Location

In Office

Description

General Statement Of Duties: This Managerial Position Oversees All Financial Aspects Of Burke County (the "county"), Performing Advanced Professional And Administrative Work Directing The Financial Operations Of The County. This Position Is Responsible For The Statutory Duties As Described Under The Local Government Budget And Fiscal Control Act. Additionally, This Role Provides Strategic Financial Leadership Through The Alignment Of Fiscal Planning, Fund Allocation, And Resource Investment, With The County’s Long-term Organizational Priorities. Supervisory Responsibilities: Organizes And Oversees Finance Department Assigned Personnel Decisions Such As Hiring, Promotions, Demotions, Performance Management, Disciplinary Actions, And Terminations. Conducts Finance Department Personnel Performance Evaluations That Are Timely And Constructive Organizes And Oversees Training And Work Of Assigned Finance Department Personnel

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree In Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Or Another Related Field, And At Least Six (6) Years Of Extensive Experience In Governmental Accounting Or Another Closely Related Field Providing The Necessary Knowledge And Skill To Perform This Position, Or, An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. Master’s Degree In Business Administration, Public Administration, Or Accounting Is Preferred.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $130,000.00 -$179,000.00

Application Process: Burke County Paper Applications Can Be Obtained At The Human Resources Office, Located At 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, Nc, Mon-fri 8:00am-5:00pm; Online Applications Are Available At: Www.burkenc.org. Completed Applications Should Provide A Complete Work History, Including A Detailed And Thorough List Of Job Duties. Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Processed. Burke County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age, Or Disability In Employment Or The Provision Of Services.