Townofcapecarteret
Desirable soundfront community on central NC coast, located just across the bridge from the ocean beaches of Emerald Isle
Nearly 8 miles of waterfront property located along Bogue Sound, its tributaries, and Pettiford Creek
Residential community comprised primarily of single-family homes, with a cluster of commercial properties along NC 24
High customer service and community aesthetic expectations
Residents enjoy our beautiful natural environment and water-based lifestyle
~ 1,150 housing units
The Finance Director Position:
The Finance Director reports to the Town Manager and is a key member of the Town organization. The Town’s total annual budget is approximately $2.3 million (plus specific capital project budget ordinances), and the organization includes a total of 14 full-time employees providing law enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, planning and development, solid waste, and administrative services. Fire and EMS services are provided by a separate local agency. The Finance Director is responsible for the management of the Town’s financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable and receivable, review and approval of purchases, cash management, investments, audit, reporting and compliance, and other typical financial duties. A contracted CPA provides bank reconciliation services and other financial assistance as needed. The Town recently implemented the Black Mountain Software solution offered by the NC League of Municipalities. The Town contracts with Carteret County for all property tax records, billing, and collections. The Finance Director is also responsible for budget monitoring, and provides assistance in the development and presentation of the annual operating budget. The Town does not own a public utility system, thus there are no utility billing and collections responsibilities. Expectations of the New Finance Director:
The new Finance Director should possess a thorough understanding of financial management principles and practices, and be able to apply these principles and practices in a manner that promotes high quality and exceptional customer service for all Town activities and projects. The Finance Director should be a self-starter, and have the ability to develop effective working relationships with Town staff, the public, vendors, auditors, and other agencies. The position requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present financial information in an accurate, understandable manner. The new Finance Director will also be tasked with migrating the Town’s financial systems and processes away from paper to electronic wherever beneficial and practical. Credentials and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities will be thoughtfully considered. A degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, and experience in local government finance is desired. Salary and Benefits :
The starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The Town offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance, participation in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System, a 401(k) contribution, paid vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. The position is open until filled, and initial review of applications will occur as soon as they are received.Cover letter, resume, and a Town employment application (available at
https://www.townofcapecarteret.org/media/581
) should be submitted to Gene Foxworth, Town Manager at
gfoxworth [at] capecarteret.org (
gfoxworth[at]capecarteret[dot]org
)
and Heather Leffingwell, Town Clerk at
hleffingwell [at] capecarteret.org (
hleffingwell[at]capecarteret[dot]org
)
. Learn More: More information about the Town of Cape Carteret is available at
www.townofcapecarteret.org
. Questions may be directed to Town Manager, Gene Foxworth and/or Town Clerk Heather Leffingwell at 252-393-8483. The Town of Cape Carteret is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Finance Director reports to the Town Manager and is a key member of the Town organization. The Town’s total annual budget is approximately $2.3 million (plus specific capital project budget ordinances), and the organization includes a total of 14 full-time employees providing law enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, planning and development, solid waste, and administrative services. Fire and EMS services are provided by a separate local agency. The Finance Director is responsible for the management of the Town’s financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable and receivable, review and approval of purchases, cash management, investments, audit, reporting and compliance, and other typical financial duties. A contracted CPA provides bank reconciliation services and other financial assistance as needed. The Town recently implemented the Black Mountain Software solution offered by the NC League of Municipalities. The Town contracts with Carteret County for all property tax records, billing, and collections. The Finance Director is also responsible for budget monitoring, and provides assistance in the development and presentation of the annual operating budget. The Town does not own a public utility system, thus there are no utility billing and collections responsibilities. Expectations of the New Finance Director:
The new Finance Director should possess a thorough understanding of financial management principles and practices, and be able to apply these principles and practices in a manner that promotes high quality and exceptional customer service for all Town activities and projects. The Finance Director should be a self-starter, and have the ability to develop effective working relationships with Town staff, the public, vendors, auditors, and other agencies. The position requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present financial information in an accurate, understandable manner. The new Finance Director will also be tasked with migrating the Town’s financial systems and processes away from paper to electronic wherever beneficial and practical. Credentials and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities will be thoughtfully considered. A degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, and experience in local government finance is desired. Salary and Benefits :
The starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The Town offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance, participation in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System, a 401(k) contribution, paid vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. The position is open until filled, and initial review of applications will occur as soon as they are received.Cover letter, resume, and a Town employment application (available at
https://www.townofcapecarteret.org/media/581
) should be submitted to Gene Foxworth, Town Manager at
gfoxworth [at] capecarteret.org (
gfoxworth[at]capecarteret[dot]org
)
and Heather Leffingwell, Town Clerk at
hleffingwell [at] capecarteret.org (
hleffingwell[at]capecarteret[dot]org
)
. Learn More: More information about the Town of Cape Carteret is available at
www.townofcapecarteret.org
. Questions may be directed to Town Manager, Gene Foxworth and/or Town Clerk Heather Leffingwell at 252-393-8483. The Town of Cape Carteret is an equal opportunity employer.
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