Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC

The PTRC is hiring for a Finance Director

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) seeks an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as its next Finance Director. PTRC represents 12 counties in central North Carolina, a region shaped by both strong urban centers and vibrant rural communities. The cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point anchor the region’s core, offering economic vitality, cultural amenities, and opportunity while maintaining the affordability and accessibility that define the Piedmont Triad.

Residents enjoy one of the most attractive and affordable lifestyles in the United States, with high quality housing for both renters and homeowners and significant cost-of-living advantages. The Piedmont Triad is culturally diverse and historically rich, shaped by early settlers who came seeking religious and personal freedom and establishing thriving centers of commerce and education. Institutions such as Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elon University, North Carolina A&T State University, High Point University, Winston-Salem State University, Guilford College, Bennett College, and Salem College contribute to a dynamic educational and workforce environment. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with Hanging Rock State Park the second most visited state park in North Carolina less than an hour away. The region is also the heart of North Carolina’s viticulture, home to approximately 90 wineries, and is ideally situated about three hours from the Atlantic beaches and 90 minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Altogether, the Piedmont Triad offers a superior quality of life that blends opportunity, culture, and natural beauty.

As Finance Director, this position provides strategic oversight of PTRC’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audits, internal controls, and long range financial planning. The Finance Director ensures fiscal integrity across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and locally funded programs and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. This role works closely with department directors, member governments, auditors, and funding agencies to maintain transparency, accountability, and strong financial stewardship across all 12 counties. Unlike many traditional government roles, PTRC fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values flexibility, innovation, and professional autonomy offering the stability and benefits of public service.

PTRC is located in Kernersville, a thriving and rapidly growing community ideally positioned between Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Kernersville combines small-town charm with convenient access to major highways, healthcare systems, higher education institutions, and expanding commercial development. With steady residential and business growth, walkable neighborhoods, expanding retail and dining options, quality parks and greenways, and a strong sense of community, Kernersville offers an exceptional place to live and work. This position provides the opportunity to lead meaningful public service initiatives while enjoying a balanced lifestyle and advancing your career in public sector financial leadership.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: an extensive knowledge of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, as well as the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); a thorough understanding of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; a knowledge of effective communication principles and practices, both orally and in writing;  the ability to prepare and present complex, detailed fiscal reports of a budgetary or financial nature to the Board of Delegates, governing bodies, and state and federal agencies; the ability to supervise the development and implementation of accounting systems and procedures, and to prepare and interpret financial reports; skills in planning, organizing, and directing the work of subordinate employees in specialized areas such as accounting, payroll administration, statistical reporting, tax assessment and collection, and investments; the ability to foster teamwork and maintain harmonious working relationships within the Finance Department, with department heads, Regional Council staff, member governments, governmental officials, and the public; and consistent exercise of sound professional and administrative judgment.

Position requires graduation from an accredited four-year institution with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business finance, public administration or related field and career level experience in finance administration including significant supervisory experience of finance professionals. Current CPA candidate (Certified Public Accountant) and/or NC-CLGFO (North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer) designation preferred. Successful candidate must pass pre-employment drug screening and organization’s background screening process. Valid driver’s license required.

PTRC offers a market competitive salary dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Annual bonus program, 5% 401-K match, participation in LGERS, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, paid gym membership, and comprehensive platinum level health coverage with $500 deductible are standard components of the benefit package.  

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