Deputy Director II

Date Opened: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Finance Department

Salary: $156,190.00 - $195,238.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

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.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

Required Education and Experience
• 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.
 

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

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

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:
• Governmental accounting principles (GAAP, GASB) and financial reporting, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and external audit processes.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and expense reimbursement, and related internal control requirements.
• Revenue billing, collection, depositing processes, and utility billing systems.
• Contract pre‑audit procedures under North Carolina statute.
• Internal control frameworks, policy development, and monitoring practices.
• Risk management, insurance strategies, loss control services, and claims processes.
• Budget development, monitoring, and financial planning.
• Municipal debt management, capital financing, and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Cash management and local government investment strategies.
 

Skill in:
• Building effective relationships with city leadership, external auditors, financial advisors, banking partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Delivering strong customer service while applying technical expertise in finance and accounting.
• Leading people and projects, managing budgets and resources, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presenting complex financial topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
 

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.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

Required Education and Experience
• 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.
 

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

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

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:
• Governmental accounting principles (GAAP, GASB) and financial reporting, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and external audit processes.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and expense reimbursement, and related internal control requirements.
• Revenue billing, collection, depositing processes, and utility billing systems.
• Contract pre‑audit procedures under North Carolina statute.
• Internal control frameworks, policy development, and monitoring practices.
• Risk management, insurance strategies, loss control services, and claims processes.
• Budget development, monitoring, and financial planning.
• Municipal debt management, capital financing, and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Cash management and local government investment strategies.
 

Skill in:
• Building effective relationships with city leadership, external auditors, financial advisors, banking partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Delivering strong customer service while applying technical expertise in finance and accounting.
• Leading people and projects, managing budgets and resources, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presenting complex financial topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

• Collaboration, problem‑solving, and process improvement.
• Organizational and time‑management practices.

Ability to:
• Lead, develop, and engage staff to provide excellent service and maintain a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Communicate financial information clearly, transparently, and effectively to staff, leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, vendors, consultants, and external partners.
• Evaluate, refine, and improve business processes in a dynamic service‑driven environment.
• Apply sound judgment in complex financial decision‑making.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.