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This is an exempt (salaried) position $105,306.64 - $157,959.96

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Summary
The Finance Department is a team of professionals that are tasked with functions including capital and debt planning, investments, accounting, payroll, procurement, grant management and payables along with providing additional fiscal support to departments across the County. Manage and make decisions on the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the County.

This managerial position is responsible for the organization's accounting functions, which may include cost and general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; budget, revenue, lead and manage the work of other employees.

Essential Functions
Maintain the organization's general ledger, tracking assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting
Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements; reconcile and adjust bank accounts to manage cash flow
Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies
Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and directives; make recommendations
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations Minimum
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible fiscal; including two years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing large Accounts Payable team.
Skilled at leading special projects and ability to work with cross functional teams.
Strategy minded with ability to improve productivity.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Licenses and Certifications
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes Licenses and Certifications
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Principles and processes for providing customer services
The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules, and the political climate
Expertise in fiscal processes and controls

Skills
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Talking to others to convey information effectively • Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions Abilities.

Abilities

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

Aligning Performance for Success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives

Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals

Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Communication:

Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.

Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

COVID-19 Vaccination Disclaimer Mecklenburg County requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Mecklenburg County employees.