Director State and Local Government Finance

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Director State and Local Government Finance

Company: State of North Carolina


Description: Description of WorkAre you a highly skilled financial professional with an interest in public service? Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role? Join our team and make a significant impact on the financial management and accountability of public funds!
The Department of State Treasurer is looking for a Director of State and Local Government. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with , including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.This position has been designated as Exempt in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 126-5 (d)(2).About us:
The State and Local Government Finance Division manages the sale and delivery of most debt issued by the State and by local governments and public authorities and monitors the repayment this debt. The Division provides fiscal oversight of local governments and public authorities in North Carolina regarding their financial condition and compliance with governmental accounting standards, North Carolina General Statutes, and best practices in government finance. The Division serves as staff to the Local Government Commission (LGC), the North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency (NCCFFA), and the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee (DAAC) in fulfilling their respective statutory functions and responsibilities.The Director of State and Local Government Finance Division oversees local and state government debt, capital financing, and fiscal compliance. This role advises the State Treasurer on fiscal policy, helps develop legislation and represents the Treasurer to government and financial stakeholders. It requires strong ethical leadership and coordination with state agencies, local governments, and financial institutions.The Department of State Treasurer’s campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and has free employee parking.Job Duties:Provides oversight of the Department’s agenda on state and local government policy matters.Advises the State Treasurer, the Local Government Commission and other officials on developments in the public finance industry and developing strategic initiatives to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the State’s public finance structure.Assists the Legislative Affairs Director with the Department’s state and local government legislative matters during session and in preparation for budget and legislative report cycles.Serves as the Department’s primary representative on public finance issues, including matters before the Local Government Commission and the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee.Oversees the development of the Local Government Commission agenda and guides.Works regularly with governmental officials on matters related to financial reporting, debt issuance and debt management.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesQualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in providing oversight on state and local government matters.
• Experience working with governmental officials on matters related to financial reporting, fiscal issuance and debt management.
• Experience with fiscal management, debt issuance, and bond markets.
• Experience in managing large team of direct reports.
• Experience with public speaking.

Management Preferences:

• 10 years overall professional work experience.
• 5 years of increasing management/supervisory experience.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience in fiscal or debt management, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information

• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE *

This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( ) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit:The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference

• North Carolina Army National Guard
• North Carolina Air National Guard

• Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

“See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.Please note, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. For your convenience a couple are listed below:

• International Education Research Foundation – (310) 258-9451 or
• World Education Services Inc. – (212) 966-6311 or

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at .NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Salary: $97040 – 218341 per year

Location: Wake County, NC

Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:03:52 GMT


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