Description
The City of Mount Holly is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. The City of Mount Holly is located within Gaston County and is home to over 18,000 residents. It is the second largest municipality in the county and is near the natural amenities of North Carolina’s mountains and popular attractions in the City of Charlotte. The City’s current Finance Director will soon be retiring and the new Finance Director will inherit an award-winning Finance Department and oversee six full-time employees and two part-time employees.
The ideal candidate hired for this position will be a seasoned local government professional with experience in North Carolina municipal accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, debt services, and expertise in the principles, practices, and strategies of financial administration of operating and capital budgets.
The City fosters an innovative, energetic, and positive work environment and seeks a qualified candidate that will engage with staff, the City Council, and management to align with the City’s vision and values.
The successful candidate will have the ability to translate complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences, will be a transparent and inclusive leader that has the ability to provide guidance and support to ensure team success, and lead efforts that build trust and foster effective communication with residents, employees, and key stakeholders. The new Finance Director will serve as a key member of the City Manager’s Team and work closely with department heads to oversee the City’s $42 million operating budget. The City’s current budget is supported by a .405 tax rate and includes a General Fund Budget of $25,216,517.00; a Water and Sewer Fund of $15,903,301.00; a 911 – Wireless and Wireline Fund of $110,673.00; a Tourism Development Authority Fund of $339,200.00; a Powell Bill Fund of $800,000.00; and ongoing capital construction project ordinances totaling $31,279,928.00.
Qualifications for this position include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, with five or more years of experience in North Carolina public finance administration. A master’s degree, CPA, and/or LGFA certification is preferred. Experience in payroll and Human Resources is also desired.
The hiring range for this position is $108,162 to $162,243.00, depending on experience. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package, participates in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGER), contributes 5% to 401K plan, provides no cost health insurance for employee coverage, and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
The City of Mount Holly is an equal opportunity employer.
