The Town Of Oak Island Is Currently Searching For A Finance Director. Oak Island Is A Family-friendly Coastal Community, With A Permanent Population Of Approximately 8000 (swelling To 45,000+ In The Summer Season) And 9 Miles Of Beautiful Beaches. The Finance Director Serves As The Chief Financial Officer For The Town Of Oak Island. Emphasis Of The Work Is On The Exercise Of Managerial And Professional Accounting Knowledge And Abilities Required To Oversee The Operation And Supervision Of The Finance Department, Including Subsidiary Functions For Financial Reporting, Treasury, Investments, Billing And Collection Of Municipal Services, Payroll, And Other Accounting Operations. Work Is Performed With Broad Discretion And Judgement In Managing The Department And Is Performed Under The General Direction Of The Town Manager. Supervision Is Exercised Over Department Personnel. Work Is Evaluated Based On Attainment Of Individual And Departmental Objectives, Compliance With Federal And State Laws, Accuracy Of Records, And Adherence To National Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Finance Director Also Aids And Supports The Town Manager In Making Decisions And Recommendations Regarding The Town’s Finances. The Successful Candidate’s Background Will Include A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or A Closely Related Field And Ten (10) Years Of Progressively Responsible Finance Experience (preferably In Local Government), Including Three (3) Years Of Management Level Experience; Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience Sufficient To Successfully Perform The Essential Duties Of The Job Such As Those Listed Above. Preference Will Be Given To Those Candidates Who Are A Certified Public Accountant As Well As Having A Government Financial Officer Certification By The North Carolina Government Financial Officers Association. The Town Of Oak Island Offers A Full Range Of Benefits And A Competitive Salary; The Range For This Position Is $82,910 - $123,674 (dependent Upon The Qualifications And Experience Of The Successful Candidate). Visit Oakislandnc.gov For The Complete Job Description And To Obtain And Complete The Required Job Application; Applicants Are Encouraged To Submit A Resume And Cover Letter With The Application