Finance Director

Raftelis

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in finance or municipal budgeting
  • Proven leadership experience in a finance role
  • Strong understanding of NC General Statutes and federal financial requirements
  • Ability to develop and modernize financial systems and programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all financial operations for the Town of Matthews
  • Oversee budget development and management processes
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
  • Conduct audits and manage cash and treasury activities
  • Provide financial guidance and support to various departments
  • Integrate financial analysis into strategic and capital planning efforts
  • Direct a small team, focusing on staff development and support

Benefits

  • Stability within a financially sound organization
  • Opportunity to shape and modernize the finance department
  • Collaboration with a dedicated executive leadership team
  • Influencing long-term investment strategies
  • Support for professional development and team growth
Full Job Description
The Town of Matthews is seeking its next Finance Director to lead the Finance Department. This role offers the stability of a well-managed, financially sound organization and the genuine opportunity to build, modernize, and shape. From establishing a procurement program to refining long-range investment strategy to guiding capital improvement planning, the next Finance Director will have real influence over how Matthews positions itself for the future.

The Finance Director serves as the Town's chief financial officer and a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Town Manager. The Director holds executive responsibility for all financial operations, encompassing centralized accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grant administration), budget development and management, auditing, cash and treasury management, and procurement activities. All functions are conducted in compliance with NC General Statutes, applicable federal requirements, and local ordinances. At the core of this work is accountability for the integrity, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability of the Town's $47.6 million annual operating budget, including ensuring that timely and accurate financial reporting reaches staff, elected officials, residents, and other stakeholders throughout the year.

The Finance Director leads a team of three full-time equivalent positions, providing day-to-day direction as well as long-term investment in staff development. Though compact, the team carries broad organizational reach, supporting every department in the Town with financial guidance, compliance oversight, and operational support. The Director is also an active partner in strategic and capital improvement planning, ensuring that financial analysis and long-range forecasting are integrated into the Town's infrastructure and investment decisions as Matthews grows.

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