Financial Manager I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000278
- Class code
- 32000278
- Pay group
- NC18
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Financial Manager I is $63,927 to $111,871 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000278.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class perform oversight and management for the coordination, supervision, and review of one or more financial systems and their corresponding programs within state and/or local government. Positions may lead or manage a team or unit with the development of financial plans. This position may have direct and/or indirect reports. The work may include: interpreting fiscal rules and regulations to internal and external audiences, development of communication and training materials to assist all audiences understanding of new standards, development and communication of moderately complex fiscal/programmatic information to multiple parties, the review and approval of written financial reports of moderate complexity, research and analyze strategic choices and make recommendations to achieve goals and objectives of the agency.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of professional fiscal theory, technique, practices and procedures. Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work. Considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and skills in supervising others including: communication skills, how to delegate and assign duties, how to deal effectively with difficult employees, how to evaluate performance and to participate in disciplinary actions. Considerable knowledge of strategic planning methodologies and practices. Ability to address quality monitoring and performance improvement issues for the program or area of re ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management or related discipline from an accredited institution with six years of directly-related experience and at least one year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Financial Manager I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $50,585 | $111,753 | $50,585 to $111,753 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.