Finance Director Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 - $176,000 Annually - Plus Excellent Benefits Posted Date: 02/26/2024 9:20 AM Finance Director Seeking An Experienced And Collaborative Leader To Partner With The Lexington City Manager And The Leadership Team On Various Assignments For A $119 Million City Government That Includes Multiple Utilities And A Municipal Golf Course. Becoming A Key Leader With The City Of Lexington Finance Team Offers Two Opportunities: (1) Advance An Innovative, Inclusive, Diverse, And Progressive #OneCityTeam Work Culture Towards A #WorkplaceofChoice In Delivering City Of Lexington Services, And (2) Further Strategic Plans And Urban Initiatives To Advance Lexington, NC As An Authentic #CityofChoice In The 21st Century. Attributes Of Ideal Candidate: Servant Leadership Skills And Proven Record As An Innovative Leader; Demonstrated Experience With Municipal Budgeting And Financial Strategic Planning, Including The Management Of Utilities Funds; Preparation Of Annual Financial Statements And Audits; Strong Organizational, Presentation, And Management Skills; Ability To Communicate Effectively With Staff, Department Heads, And Elected Officials; Development And Implementation Of Accounting Policies, And Procedures And Practices. Salary Commensurate With Qualifications, Plus Excellent Benefits Including Acceptance Of Qualified Transferred Sick Leave From Other NC Governmental Entities And Leave Accrual Rates Based Upon Approved Aggregate Years Of NC Government Qualified Service. Minimum Qualifications Graduation From An Accredited College Or University With A Bachelor’s Degree Including Major Course Work In Accounting Or Related Field With A Concentration In Accounting; Considerable Responsible Experience In Public Finance And Budget Administration, Including Considerable Experience In Local Government; Valid NC Driver’s License And Good Driving Record. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Closing Date - Open Until Filled All Applicants Must Provide Accurate Information On The City’s Application For Each Position Application. The City Requires Position Appropriate Pre-employment Screenings. The City Is A Drug-free Workplace And Applicants Offered Employment Will Be Asked To Participate In A Pre-employment Drug Screening. The City Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City Makes Employment Decisions Without Regard To Race, Religious Creed, Color, Age, Sex/gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, National Origin, Ancestry, Citizenship Status, Religion, Marital Status, Disability, Military Service Or Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Or Any Other Classification Protected By Applicable Federal, State, And Local Laws And Ordinances.