Chief Financial Officer

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Job Information

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Market Range:

MR26

Approved Date:

3/6/2024 8:43:00 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

Job Code:

100777

Job Family:

Fiscal and Business Management

Sub Family:

Financial Planning and Analysis

Primary Purpose

Leads efforts aimed at the efficient and effective management of the County's fiscal resources through sound policies and procedures, appropriate internal controls, compliance with federal and state regulations, and debt and risk management best practices.  Ensures accurate reporting of the County's financial condition.  Collaborates with all levels of the organization to identify, develop and implement activities that ensure fiscal stewardship in support of service delivery.  Champions the use of best practices, process re-engineering, data analysis and use of technology in all financial and accounting activities.  Oversees the streamlined operations of the Finance Department to ensure that they align with the business objectives of the organization.

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Provide executive direction, leadership and oversight of department projects, initiatives and personnel.

1

10%

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Implement organizational changes to strengthen operations, guide staff priorities and work goals, administer the annual evaluation process, and address personnel matters.

2

10%

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Engage staff to deliver excellent customer service through increased training, responsibility, productivity, morale, and retention.

3

10%

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Provide idea collaboration and executive direction for the County’s debt management program, in accordance with maintaining the County’s AAA bond ratings.

4

15%

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Helps establish and implement initiatives related to the effective and efficient management of financial components of the County's ERP and ancillary support systems.

5

15%

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Manage the department's participation in the County's Risk Management Team, including annual insurance policies, motor vehicle records, and contractual risk management.

6

15%

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Lead the development, implementation, and administration of County financial policies, procedures, and business processes that guide, monitor, and record financial transactions.

7

10%

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Lead the development, implementation, and management of the department's annual operating budget and business plan.

8

5%

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Participate in setting policy direction for County operations and organization-wide budget development.

9

5%

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Develop, prepare and present financial materials to County leadership, incorporating key business insight and communicating recommendations to achieve current and future goals.

10

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

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Serve on County's eWake leadership team.

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Serve as Finance staff lead on County's internal Property Tax Committee.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

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Head of a Department.

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Creates overall operational plans for Department.  Results  impact overall County goals.

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Responsible for improving upon parts of an entire process or system, leveraging personal past experiences as well as extensive information gathering.

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Commits resources to pursue innovative solutions and champions innovative projects.

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Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include elected officials, leadership peers, customers or vendors.

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May negotiate and compromise to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the Department.

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Achieves results through multiple teams of Divisions.

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Ensures appropriate selection, organization, and leadership of Division/Function; coaches and develops Division leaders.

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Requires advanced general management and leadership capability to lead Division teams. Typically has broader practical experience across multiple disciplines within the County.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

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Eight years’ of progressive leadership experience in governmental finance or organization-wide financial management including at least four years of supervisory experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or Related Field

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CPA - Certified Public Accountant

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Certified Local Government Finance Officer

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Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

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Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the desire to apply those skills in analyzing complex business problems

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Strong understanding of accounting principles, flows and processes required

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Must have strong attention to detail with a devotion to accuracy and data integrity

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Have excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills, a proven ability to build relationships, and good business and financial acumen

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Thorough knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal policies

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Ability to provide strategic planning assistance to management

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Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy

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Strong communicator with ability to present concepts, recommendations and analyses to senior management in a clear, concise and actionable manner

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X