Strategic FP&A Manager - Public Finance (Hybrid​/Remote

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 09, 2026.No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 09, 2026.

Job Title:

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Department:

Finance External Hiring Range:$81,979.68-$Compensation Grade:3009

Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.

Buncombe County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to serve as a senior strategic leader within our Finance Department. In this highly visible role, you will shape long-range financial strategies, guide capital and debt planning, strengthen countywide financial governance, and lead modernization across critical financial systems.

As an employer deeply committed to employee wellbeing, Buncombe County offers an exceptional benefits package, including discounted medical premiums, generous county-funded Health Savings Account contributions, no‑cost physical therapy, 8% 401(k) employer contributions, comprehensive wellness programs, paid family leave, and access to an onsite Employee & Family Health Clinic with low-cost care.

• discounted medical premiums
• generous county-funded Health Savings Account contributions
• no‑cost physical therapy
• 8% 401(k) employer contributions
• comprehensive wellness programs
• paid family leave
• access to an onsite Employee & Family Health Clinic with low-cost care

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability, innovation, and community impact, we invite you to join our team.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a senior strategic leader within the Finance Department,partnering directly with the Finance Officer to shape, guide, and execute Buncombe County’s long-range financial strategies. This position provides leadership in financial planning, debt and capital analysis, cash and investment management, financial technologymodernization, and policy development. As a highly visible leader, the role ensures strong financial governance, supports

Countywide fiscal sustainability, and delivers advanced analytics that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration,or other relevant field and three (3) years of experience in government or business including two (2) years of supervisory experience and /or specific training in financial planning and business/financial data analysis; or a bachelor’s degree in finance, public administration, business, or other relevant field and five (5) years of experience and/or specific training in financial planning and business/financial data analysis;

or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Progressively responsible experience in public funds investment, cash management, municipalbonds and governmental financial planning and administration, including considerable analytical experience is preferred.

Supervise a division, program, or process with accountability for operations and results,responsibility for employee development, assignment and flow of work, and appraisal. Work activities involve managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, costs, reputation and service quality of the division, program, or process. May assist withdeveloping budgets and/or distributing budgeted funds.

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and management of all County debt issuance processes in close partnership with the Finance Officer, ensuring comprehensive documentation, compliance, and collaboration with external partners.

• Serve as the County’s primary internal leader for capital financing analysis, annual debt modeling, and long-range capital planningoutputs used by executive leadership and the Board.

• Guide development of capital-related financial strategies, financial modeling, and…