Chief Financial Officer

Agency
NC State Highway Patrol
Division
NC State Highway Patrol
Job Classification Title
Agency Chief Financial Officer III (NS)
Position Number
60084920
Grade
NC26
About Us
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP)is seeking a strategic, results-oriented financial leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer. This position provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the agency's financial operations, budget development, fiscal management, and financial reporting to support the agency's mission.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
**This is an Anticipated Vacancy **
As per N.C.G.S. 126, this Position is designated as Exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the agency's financial management, budgeting, accounting, and fiscal operations of the NCSHP.
Provide leadership in developing financial processes, procedures, and systems as a part of the NCSHP overall operations.
Determine financial strategic plans that include goals and objectives for the budget and other fiscal activities-State Highway Patrol’s General Fund, Trust Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and Capital Improvement Funds.
Allocate budget, employee, and fiscal resources in support of agency projects and programs (works closely with upper Management to ensure the legislatively approved budget is sufficient to meet the financial needs of the agency).
Responsible for developing fiscal procedures, revisions, updates, and research for the budget, accounting, and procurement for the Agency.
Directly and indirectly supervises 14 positions, covering areas including budget development, strategic planning, special reporting, budget execution, payroll, accounts receivable, and cash management, federal, state, and private grants management, fixed assets, accounts payable, and procurement.
Consult with external and internal auditors and state, federal, and local officials.
May serve on agency and statewide committees in the design, development, and implementation of new management information, accounting, and reporting systems.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $100,795-$190,000
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit- Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:
Thorough knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.
Thorough knowledge of the state's appropriation, budgetary, and accounting systems.
Thorough knowledge of governmental finances, programs, and institutional fund accounting.
Thorough knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.
Position/Physical Requirements
Typical work schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test
This position is located at:
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Minimum Education and Experience
Some 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
six years of progressive accounting, finance, and/or budgeting experience, including three years of supervisory experience;
OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirement May require a Certified Public Accountant certification.
The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
https://www.ncshp.gov
The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Resources
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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