Finance Director of Budget and Financial Strategy

Finance Director of Budget and Financial Strategy

Town of Matthews, NC

The Position

The Town of Matthews is seeking its next Finance Director of Budget and Financial Strategy (Finance Director) to lead the Finance Department. The Finance Director serves as the Towns chief financial officer and a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Town Manager. This is a unique Finance Director position keenly focused on the Town's annual budget and overall financial strategy. This role offers the stability of a well-managed, fiscally sound organization and the genuine opportunity to build, modernize, and shape the Town's Finance Department and financial future. The next Finance Director will work closely with the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager as a trusted advisor on budget development, financial strategy, and policy considerations. The Finance Director regularly presents financial information and recommendations to Town Commissioners and community stakeholders in accessible, clear terms.

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 Towns $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.

Across the organization, the Finance Director serves as a trusted internal resource, partnering with department directors and staff to balance innovation with the regulatory framework that governs municipal finance in North Carolina. The Town's next Finance Director will provide leadership and day-to-day direction as well as long-term investment in staff development to a team of three professionals responsible for procurement, accounting, budget/capital development, and financial reporting. Though compact, the team carries broad organizational reach, supporting every department in the Town with financial guidance, compliance oversight.

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to think strategically and have knowledge and application in policy administration, budget and capital planning, debt management, financial strategy/forecasting, and financial services. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, combined with seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in budget and fiscal management, including direct responsibility for leading financial operations and staff. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications include a masters degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and at least five years of experience in public sector or local government finance. Candidates with demonstrated experience in capital improvement planning and financing, procurement program development, and financial reporting in a municipal environment will be highly competitive.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected hiring range is $110,635 - $135,950, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package, including the opportunity for up to a 5% salary adjustment after the successful completion of the first six months of employment.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled. Please apply as soon as possible.