Director of Finance
Director of Finance
The Isothermal Regional Commission has an opening for the Director of Finance. This is a hands-on key organizational financial and management position reporting directly to the Executive Director. The Finance Department administers numerous federal, state and locally funded programs and projects with the four county/twenty-three municipality planning district in the foothills of the Blue ridge and between Charlotte, Asheville, Greenville SC, and Hickory NC metro area. This critical position is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all financial records, accounting activities and budgeting of a governmental regional planning agency. Tasks include but are not limited to accounting activities, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, preparing and administering cost allocation plans (including indirect cost allocation plans), preparing financial reports to state and federal agencies and personnel administration. All financial activities are performed in accordance with the NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The Finance Director is a critical member of the Commissions' management team and will also work to develop the Commissions Back Office Support System with its local membership to provide financial services.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be well organized, detail oriented, familiar with governmental accounting standards and the NC Local Government Fiscal Control Act, and able to effectively delegate and supervise financial and accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter, who continually seeks to improve and expand services and can meet crucial deadlines. This position requires at a minimum a BS Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and considerable experience (8-10 years preferred) in governmental accounting including federal and state grants accounting and non-profit accounting methods. A Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation is preferred.
Position is open until filled.
This position has a competitive salary (depending on the experience of the candidate) with a Hiring Range of $66,936 to a mid-range of $83,662 and an excellent benefit plan to include NC Retirement, Health Plan for employee, 401(k), and paid leave.
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.