Remote Director, Rural Community Finance & Audit

Director of Community Financial Services role overseeing financial management for rural communities, focusing on audit readiness, budgeting, and compliance.

The Director of Community Financial Services leads a municipal advisory and financial management practice serving rural communities and public entities, overseeing a portfolio representing more than $7 million in revenue. The role provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in areas such as audit readiness, budgeting, financial planning, internal controls, and outsourced finance support to strengthen community fiscal sustainability and compliance. Additionally, the Director guides project teams and supports the growth and scalability of the organization’s financial services practice.

This is work from home role; however, candidates must reside in one of the follow states: AL, AR, LA, OK, MS, TN or TX.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required and a minimum seven (7) years progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience and at least three (3) years audit experience with a public accounting firm is required.

This position will require about 20% – 30% travel.

CPA preferred

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or related governmental finance credential desirable

Experience in governmental, municipal, utility, or nonprofit fund accounting preferred

Knowledge of GASB standards, audit requirements, internal controls, and public-sector financial reporting preferred

Experience supporting annual audits, single audits, corrective action plans, and audit remediation

Experience in municipal budgeting, cash flow planning, rate or revenue analysis, or capital planning preferred

Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and financial management processes

Experience providing outsourced accounting, controller, CFO, or advisory services preferred

Ability to assess fiscal risk, strengthen controls, and advise clients on sound financial practices

Experience managing client engagements or consulting portfolios, preferably fee-for-service contracts

Strong client relationship management, proposal development, and business development skills

Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, reliable personal vehicle and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Summary of Essential Job Duties

Manage a $1M portfolio of fee-for-service contracts, ensuring high-quality client service, compliance, client satisfaction, and financial performance.

Support growth of the financial services practice through business development, client engagement, proposal development, pricing, and service expansion.

Provide technical financial assistance including audit preparation, financial statement support, general ledger review, reconciliations, and corrective action planning.

Advise clients on grant compliance, financial management best practices, internal controls, accounting system improvements, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Provide functional leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial advisory services, support strategic initiatives, and advance organizational goals.