Finance Director

Join The Town Of Elon As Our New Finance Director! We Are Seeking A Dedicated Professional To Take The Lead In Managing The Financial Well-being Of Our Charming And Dynamic Community. Located In Alamance County, Elon Is Celebrated As One Of The Safest Communities In The State, Offering A Highly Enriching Environment For Families. As A Vibrant Town Of 11,324 Residents (2020 Census), We Are Committed To Providing Excellent Public Services. The Town Is Governed By A Council-manager System, Comprising Six Elected Officials: A Mayor, A Mayor Pro Tempore, And Council Members. The Director Of Finance Will Be Responsible For The Comprehensive Management Of The Town's Financial Operations, Including: • Financial Planning & Oversight: Plan, Organize, And Manage The Finance Department's Operations, Including The Disbursement And Accounting Of Town Funds. This Involves Designing Long-term Budget Models And Financial Plans, Administering The Financial System For Accuracy, And Controlling The Allocation Of Funds In Accordance With The Approved Budget. • Reporting & Compliance: Oversee The Preparation Of All Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Financial Reports. Prepare And Present Complex Fiscal And Budgetary Reports To The Town Manager, Council Members, Staff, And The Public. Ensure Transactions Are Properly Recorded In The Computerized Accounting System. • Budget & Capital Management: Assist With The Preparation Of The Budget And Capital Improvement Plan. Prepare And Administer Budget Amendments And Capital Project Ordinances, Ensuring Departments Adhere To Their Approved Budgets. • Treasury & Investments: Establish And Maintain Cash Controls, Safeguard All Municipal Funds, Oversee The Investment And Accounting For All Town Funds, And Manage Debt. Establish, Maintain, And Reconcile The General Ledger And Bank Statements. • Personnel Management: Assign, Direct, And Supervise A Team Of Accounting And Customer Service Personnel, Establishing Daily Priorities For Utility Billing, Revenue Collection, Payroll, And Accounting Functions. • Risk & Insurance: Assist With Town Business Insurance (liability, Property, Auto, Bonds) And Manage The Workers' Compensation Policy Audit. • Advisory Role: Advise Management And Elected Officials On Financial Issues, Attend Council And Budget Meetings, And Explain Fiscal And Tax Requirements To Residents. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Candidates Must Possess: • Extensive Knowledge Of The Principles And Practices Of Accounting And Budgeting, Especially General Laws And Administrative Policies Governing Municipal Financial Practices. • Strong Supervisory Ability To Plan, Organize, And Direct Subordinate Employees In Specialized Fields Like Accounting, Payroll, And Investments. • Excellent Communication Skills To Prepare And Present Complex, Detailed Fiscal Reports Both Orally And In Writing To Diverse Audiences (Town Council, Staff, Public, State/federal Agencies). • Administrative Judgment And The Ability To Maintain Strict C

Graduation From An Accredited College Or University With A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, Or A Related Field And Extensive Work Experience In Finance

$89,311.76 To $111,971.74

The Town Provides A Robust And Reliable Benefits Package, Designed To Be Highly Competitive With Similar Municipalities