The Town of Black Mountain is seeking an experienced Finance Director. The Town continues the recovery from Hurricane Helene, which will provide challenging, yet rewarding work for the individual selected for this position. The recovery process includes management of 34 FEMA projects.
Black Mountain is a beautiful and growing community located in Buncombe County, NC. The Town consists of 7 square miles with a vibrant downtown historic district which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits 15 miles east of Asheville, NC between the Great Smoky and Black Mountains. With an elevation of 2,405 feet above sea level, the region provides wonderful year-round recreational opportunities. A thriving Black Mountain Downtown district is host to a variety of businesses, festivals and activities throughout the year. This beautiful mountain community strives to maintain its identity and quality of life for the 8,400 year-round residents and the nearly 2 million people who visit annually.
The Finance Director plans, directs, organizes and administers a variety of fiscal and administrative functions including disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures, monitoring and administering the budget, accounting, purchasing, revenue collections, billing and payroll operations, customer services, and grant administration. The Director will lead a department of seven full-time positions, which includes two accounting technicians, four water administration/customer service staff members and one meter reader. The position reports to the Assistant Town Manager. Well managed fiscally, the Town has an operating budget of $19,568,250 in FY 25-26, and a $4,035,127 fund balance.
The Town seeks an experienced Finance Director with experience in municipal accounting experience, preferably in NC municipal administration. The basic desired qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance and considerable experience in public finance administration. Experience must include supervisory experience. Individual must be capable of being bonded. Candidates may distinguish themselves with a Master’s Degree, CPA, NC Government Finance Officers Certification, and/or extensive experience. The Town seeks a financial services leader that can instill confidence and direct a dynamic and growing public finance function. More information about the Town of Black Mountain and the connection to submit your letter of interest, resume, and application may be found at www.ptrc.org/blackmountain-townmgr
The hiring range for this position is $108,000 to $135,000 based upon the candidate's qualifications and experience and is supplemented by an excellent benefits package.
Position open until filled with review of candidates to begin on July 20th, 2026.
The Town of Black Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.
