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Assistant Director of Finance - North Carolina Hybrid
Lead finance operations for North Carolina’s Division of Child and Family Well-Being, overseeing a budget exceeding $570 million. Direct budgeting, grants, audits, reporting, controls, and team performance.
United States
North Carolina$70,478 – $123,336 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and AnalysisDescription
- Direct all financial and budget functions for the Division of Child and Family Well-Being.
- Manage division budgeting and financial reporting.
- Supervise the Chief Budget Officer and Procurement Manager.
- Optimize workflows, staffing, and operational performance across teams.
- Coordinate shared deliverables with the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement Team, and senior leaders.
- Oversee a division budget exceeding $570 million across state appropriations, federal grants, receipts, and Medicaid reimbursements.
- Integrate fiscal, grant, and contract management practices.
- Prepare recurring reports for executive and senior management.
- Offer technical direction on financial practices.
- Create and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide additional operational support for critical and time-sensitive work.
- Represent the division in meetings with NCDHHS Budget and Analysis, the Office of Procurement Contract and Grants, the Office of Internal Auditor, the Office of State Auditor, and the Office of State Budget and Management.
- Act as the primary technical contact for internal and external auditors.
- Lead audit preparation and deliver accurate, timely reports, responses, and supporting documentation.
- Build Finance Office capabilities through staff development, performance management, and process improvement.
- Apply performance metrics and data analysis to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Develop and sustain relationships with internal divisions, government agencies, local partners, contractors, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related assignment field from an appropriately accredited institution, plus five years of progressive related experience including two years supervising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience leading budgeting and finance functions in government or a health and human services organization is preferred.
- Experience budgeting, monitoring, and reporting on federal grants is preferred.
- Experience creating dashboards or reporting tools that improve transparency and operational performance is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage substantial workloads, establish expectations, and communicate with varied stakeholders is preferred.
- All degrees must be awarded by appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants may be required to complete a criminal background check.
- Veterans requesting preference must submit the required DD-214 documentation.
- National Guard applicants requesting preference must submit the required NGB or discharge documentation.
Benefits
- Health insurance plans.
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
- NCFlex program offering multiple high-quality, low-cost pre-tax benefits.
- Paid vacation leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid community service leave.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Reasonable accommodations throughout hiring and employment.
- Preference for veterans and National Guard applicants.