Finance Director

Extended Posting:

If you have previously applied, you need not apply again. Applications are under consideration

Position
Closes:
March 8, 2026

: Finance Director Brochure

• Are you a financial leader who understands that public trust is earned through sound judgment and steady leadership?
• Are you known for integrity, precision in financial oversight, and the ability to guide complex decisions with clarity and confidence?
• Are you ready to lead a finance organization that safeguards a city’s financial strength while supporting thoughtful planning and long‑term fiscal stability?

If so, the City of Greensboro is seeking a proven public sector finance executive to serve as Director of Finance (Chief Financial Officer), a cornerstone role within the City’s senior leadership team and chief steward of the City’s financial health. This position reflects Greensboro’s commitment to disciplined leadership and proven stewardship, calling for an experienced professional who can oversee financial operations, support informed decision-making, and maintain a strong, conservative approach to fiscal management in partnership with City leadership and staff.

Quiet Strength. Proven Stewardship. Purpose‑Driven Finance. Greensboro’s financial stability has been built over decades through responsible leadership, disciplined investment, and a deep commitment to public trust. The Finance Department continues that tradition by strengthening systems, supporting organizational priorities, and sustaining practices that reinforce long‑term stability. The next Director of Finance will step into a collaborative leadership environment grounded in mutual respect and shared responsibility, helping safeguard the City’s financial integrity while carrying forward a legacy defined by steady, principled stewardship.

About the Organization
:

The City of Greensboro is governed under a Council‑Manager form of government, with the council serving as the legislative body of City government. City council is composed of a mayor and eight council members who serve four‑year terms. The council is responsible for setting and directing policy regarding operations of City government, as well as approving the City’s budget of $830.6M, which supports 2,800 full‑time, 200 part‑time, and up to 1,000 temporary and seasonal employees across many departments.

The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the City and is responsible for the execution of council policy and for the management of day‑to‑day City government operations.

Learn more about the City of Greensboro by visiting its website.

About the Community:

Greensboro, NC, is the third‑largest city in the state (ranking just behind Charlotte and Raleigh in population) and is located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state. Covering approximately 140 square miles, the City is home to just over 307,000 residents and has grown steadily into a diverse, mid‑sized metropolitan center.

Greensboro was founded in 1808 as the new Guilford County seat, chosen for its central location, which made it easier for residents—many traveling by horseback—to reach the courthouse. Its position in central North Carolina helped it become an important transportation crossroads, especially today as Interstates 40, 85, and 73 converge there. Through the 19th and early 20th centuries, Greensboro became a major textile manufacturing center, and remnants of this legacy continue to shape the city’s character.

The city also played an essential role in the civil rights movement, most notably with the 1960 Woolworth’s lunch‑counter sit‑ins led by North Carolina A&T students, which became a national catalyst for peaceful protest.

Today, Greensboro has a diverse and steadily growing population, with a median household income around $62,000 and a broad mix of homeowners and renters. The city is known for its pleasant blend of suburban neighborhoods, historic districts, college communities, and pockets of urban development centered around downtown. Greensboro’s housing market is considered relatively affordable compared to many similar‑sized cities, with home values continuing to rise but still accessible for many families and…