Description
As Finance Director, this position provides strategic oversight of PTRC’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audits, internal controls, and long range financial planning. The Finance Director ensures fiscal integrity across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and locally funded programs and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. This role works closely with department directors, member governments, auditors, and funding agencies to maintain transparency, accountability, and strong financial stewardship across all 12 counties. Unlike many traditional government roles, PTRC fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values flexibility, innovation, and professional autonomy offering the stability and benefits of public service.
More information can be found at -
https://www.ptrc.org/about/job-openings-careers/finance-director
Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: an extensive knowledge of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, as well as the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); a thorough understanding of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; a knowledge of effective communication principles and practices, both orally and in writing; the ability to prepare and present complex, detailed fiscal reports of a budgetary or financial nature to the Board of Delegates, governing bodies, and state and federal agencies; the ability to supervise the development and implementation of accounting systems and procedures, and to prepare and interpret financial reports; skills in planning, organizing, and directing the work of subordinate employees in specialized areas such as accounting, payroll administration, statistical reporting, tax assessment and collection, and investments; the ability to foster teamwork and maintain harmonious working relationships within the Finance Department, with department heads, Regional Council staff, member governments, governmental officials, and the public; and consistent exercise of sound professional and administrative judgment.
Position requires graduation from an accredited four-year institution with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business finance, public administration or related field and career level experience in finance administration including significant supervisory experience of finance professionals. Current CPA candidate (Certified Public Accountant) and/or NC-CLGFO (North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer) designation preferred. Successful candidate must pass pre-employment drug screening and organization’s background screening process. Valid driver’s license required.
