Employer: City of Charlotte

Deputy Director II

Located in:Charlotte, NC

Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Mostly in-office

Salary:$156,190-$195,238/yr

Posted 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of progressive managerial experience in financial administration and management; OR
  • Master’s degree and five (5) years of progressive managerial experience in financial administration and management; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  • Local government experience strongly preferred.

Preferences

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Local Government Finance Officer
  • Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

Summary

SUMMARY

The Deputy Finance Director provides strategic and managerial oversight of complex financial operations across the Finance Department. The department consists of seven divisions: Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Revenue, Internal Controls & Systems, Treasury, and Risk Management. Treasury and Risk Management report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO); all remaining divisions report to a Deputy Finance Director. The department’s core services include financial reporting; general ledger accounting and reconciliation; accounts payable and receivable; employee travel and expense reimbursement; debt management; cash and investment management; revenue billing and collections; and monitoring of internal financial controls. Risk Management oversees workers compensation, employee health and safety, insurance placement, and property and casualty claims for the City and partner governmental entities.

The Finance Department also provides functional support for the City's Workday ERP system. Both Deputy Directors work collaboratively with division managers and department partners to resolve issues, stabilize new processes, and continually improve system usage.

The Deputy Finance Director directly supervises division managers responsible for day to day operations and serves as a key advisor to the CFO. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are representative of the primary responsibilities of the position; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Assists the CFO in planning, organizing, and managing the City’s financial operations.
• Provides leadership, expertise, and guidance to divisions responsible for financial services activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable standards and governmental regulations.
• Oversees and supports the production of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.
• Collaborates with departments citywide to ensure effective financial and operational practices.
• Serves as a member of the Finance Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, organizational culture, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and direction to division managers and professional finance staff.
• Manages experienced professionals with significant independence and technical expertise.
• May oversee temporary staff, interns, or special‑project team members.

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

• Regularly interacts with City departments, external partners, auditors, regulatory bodies, and the Local Government Commission.
• Work has broad and significant impact on City operations, resources, compliance, and public and employee confidence in financial management.
• Requires clear communication, collaboration, and decision‑making that supports citywide objectives.

Position

Supervisor:

CFO

Work Arrangement

Mostly in-office

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