Coach Team Manager

Agency

Dept of State Treasurer

Division

State Local Gov Finance

Job Classification Title

Accounting Director I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC24

About Us

Our mission is to preserve protect and sustain the states pension and healthcare plans generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited invested and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments maintain the states AAA bond rating and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to direct and manage a major component of the Fiscal Management Sections financial and accounting oversight activities by leading the Sections Coach Team which provides technical assistance and regulatory guidance to local governments across North Carolina. The position provides administrative and managerial oversight for the financial reporting practices and fiscal compliance activities of over 1100 units of local government. This role supports statewide financial compliance ensures adherence to state and federal requirements and supervises professional accounting addition to overseeing direct assistance activities and supervising multiple staff the position is expected to think strategically about how to strengthen the local government finance profession by identifying opportunities to build capacity enhance skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Occasional travel within the State will be required. Depending on the candidate this position may be in person hybrid or remote at the discretion of management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The State & Local Finance Division is hiring a Coach Team Manager (Accounting Director I). This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including health insurance paid vacation paid sick time paid holidays as well as retirement.

Recruitment Range: $99000 - $120000

As Coach Team Manager (Accounting Director I) you will support and strengthen the fiscal health of local governments across North Carolina by leading targeted interventions and guiding compliance with state and federal regulations. This strategic role blends high-level program management with hands-on leadership overseeing professional accounting staff who deliver expert assistance to units facing financial challenges. Youll develop and manage the Unit Assistance List using data-driven insights to prioritize support and drive improvement. Beyond compliance youll focus on capacity building continuous improvement and shaping statewide fiscal strategygiving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities by promoting transparency accountability and financial resilience.

The Coach Team staff work collaboratively with local governments to provide technical assistance and training in areas including: finance office operations proper internal controls budgeting purchasing governmental accounting debt management grants management and communication with elected officials and local government auditors. This position will teach local government employees and governing officials best practices and industry standards as well as legislative requirements.

Job Duties

• Supervise a team of accountants and accounting professionals including work planning performance monitoring coaching and ensuring quality assurance across financial operations.
• Provides professional expertise in the interpretation and analysis of financial data financial statements audit findings and budgetary information to support decision-making by Section and Division leadership.
• Direct and manage complex accounting and fiscal management functions within the Fiscal Management Section ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency across all assigned program areas.
• Oversee financial operations for assigned local government units and internal agency processes ensuring compliance with state appropriation laws budgetary regulations accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Develop and contribute to written guidance procedures and training materials related to accounting standards fiscal compliance and governmental financial practices.
• Provide instruction presentations and technical assistance to internal staff local government finance officers and elected officials on fiscal management requirements emerging accounting issues and best practices.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in the dissemination of financial policy statutory interpretation and accounting guidelines across the Section.
• Lead or participate in special projects assigned by the Section or Division Director involving financial management internal controls system enhancements and operational improvements.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated experience managing local government accounting budgeting and fiscal control activities including application of the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and related state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising accounting or fiscal staff responsible for financial management and oversight of local government units ensuring compliance accuracy and accountability
• Demonstrated experience analyzing local government financial data identifying fiscal issues and developing solutions that promote stability and compliance.
• Knowledge of the NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159 - Local Government Finance) and School Budget and Fiscal Control Act (Chapter 115C - Article31)
• Experience with leading teams mentoring finance or accounting staff and working independently.

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.

Bachelors degree in accounting or a degree in business administration finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and seven years of professional accounting experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports; of which at least three are supervisory/managerial; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

William Billings

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