The Town of Caswell Beach is currently seeking self-motivated candidates for the position of Finance Officer. Caswell Beach (population 400 full-time and 2,000+ seasonal) is a town dedicated to small-town values and a great quality of life.
The Finance Officer plans and directs the disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the Town of Caswell Beach. Duties include planning, organizing, and executing the fiscal operations of the town including receiving, disbursing, and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the Board of Commissioners. Work includes purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, risk management, and payroll operations. This Finance Officer performs specialized work in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, development and administration of indirect cost plans, participation in grant development, grant accounting, risk management, internal audit, budget preparation, and coordination with the external audit. The employee must exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative in planning and directing the fiscal control systems.
Work is performed in accordance with established accounting principles including GAAP and GASB, finance procedures, grant and regulatory agency requirements including Federal, State, and Local regulations and policies and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of government fiscal operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Manager.
Minimum qualifications include knowledge, competency, and experience in governmental finance, budgeting and accounting or auditing work including some management of grant programs, or an equivalent of education and experience. Candidates must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Starting salary is based upon qualifications and experience and is supplemented by a benefits package which includes the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS), 401(k). The town funds 100% health insurance for employees and 75% for family members. The current salary range is set between $51,155 and $72,425.
A cover letter, resume, and application for employment may be mailed or delivered to: Town of Caswell Beach, Attn: Town Manager, 1100 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach, NC 28465 or preferably emailed to townmanager [at] caswellbeach.org.
The Town of Caswell Beach is an equal opportunity employer, and this position is open until filled.