Deputy Chief Financial Officer

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This position assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (the CFO) when the CFO is unavailable.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesOversees assigned Finance Department personnel, completing annual performance evaluations, coordinating the schedules and work of assigned personnel, and organizing required training for staff. Provides recommendations regarding decisions involving hiring, scheduling, promoting, and disciplinary actions such as demoting, suspending, and terminating Finance Department personnel to be considered by the CFO.Duties And ResponsibilitiesTo successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:Formulates, prepares, reviews, and manages the Department's annual operating budget, analyzing historical trends in Finance Department revenues and expendituresAssists in providing oversight and direction to departmental functions, including but not limited to Accounts Payable/Receivable, Purchasing, Grant Funding, payroll, and investments.Receives, reviews, prepares, and reconciles required and requested financial reports, analyses, and records including bank statements and accounts Reviews, monitors, and corrects the Burke County financial accounts, records, statements to ensure accuracyAssists in the annual audit by preparing documentation, assisting auditors with requests, ensuring the timely completion and submission of the audit to the LGC, and coordinating any corrective action based on findings of deficiencies. Interacts and assists with the Department and other Burke County department heads to ensure compliance for reports, purchases, invoices, and other needsServes as a resource for County leadership and other departmental staff, providing advice or consultation on financial matters as needed. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the annual departmental budget. Performs other duties as required or assignedRequired Education And ExperienceBachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or another related field and at least three (3) years of experience in governmental accounting/finance or another closely related field, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting is preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated)Valid North Carolina Driver's LicenseNorth Carolina Government Finance Officers Association Certification preferred.Previous experience with Tyler Technologies Munis System is preferred.Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational ExposuresStandard vision requirements, with or without corrective lensesOccasionally lifts up to twenty-five (25) poundsOccasionally spends time standing, walking, and sittingFrequently lifts up to ten (10) poundsFrequently spending time speaking or hearing and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or textMust be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communicationsMust be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to observe general surroundingsSubjected to some mental effort and stressful situations during day-to-day operationsRequired Skills/AbilitiesProficient in spoken and written EnglishAbility to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quicklyAbility to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communicationAbility to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and proceduresStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organization and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesExtremely proficient in systems and technologies required to provide services to the DepartmentKnowledge of computer usage and keyboarding, including Microsoft or related softwareStrong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrates supervisory and leadership skillsApplication 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, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.Job DetailsCategory Finance Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $85,000 - $115,000 Posted May 7, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until FilledToolsDownload ApplicationApply Online