Chief Financial Officer
Cleveland County • Norman, Oklahoma • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the performance and oversight of all financial management activities of the Sheriff’s Office. The position acts as a financial liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, County Commissioners, County staff, and external stakeholders.
Compensation
- $80,000.00
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following, but are not limited to:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the Sheriff’s Office fiscal function and performance.
- Responsible for the financial reporting, accounting, investments, payroll, contracts, grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Directs the accounting staff and ensures the Sheriff’s Office provides timely, accurate accounting, payroll distribution, financial reporting, and financial services, including submission of the annual budget to the Commissioners.
- Directs logistics to include property inventories and the acquisition of goods and services.
- Provides financial and operational advice, recommendations, and guidance in ways that make optimal use of resources.
- Ensures policies and practices are developed and applied in such a manner as to provide protection to the Sheriff’s Office assets and to ensure that all federal, state, and county laws are met.
- Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning, and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
- Continually updates job knowledge through the latest financial policies, regulations, and legislation.
- Performs related work as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Oklahoma Statutes and Cleveland County ordinances relating to financial and budget responsibilities and the ability to apply this knowledge to financial decisions and alternative approaches to obtain objectives.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and procedures, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and the ability to apply such knowledge in the preparation and presentation of financial statements.
- Familiarity with electronic Accounting Systems.
- Ability to plan and organize the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to promote and maintain effective relations with members of the Executive Staff of the Sheriff’s Office, departments under the County Commissioners, the general public, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to analyze a variety of complex administrative problems, to make sound recommendations for solutions, and to prepare working procedures.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and develop and maintain effective working relationships with county/city officials, employees, and the general public.
- Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity.
- Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. At least ten (10) years’ experience in a fiscal-related field with four (4) years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
- Preferred: Member of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); master’s degree in the aforementioned fields; Certified Public Accountant.
Cleveland County is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
- Several health, dental, and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
- 14 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation, and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
- Retirement Savings Plans.
About Cleveland County
Cleveland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request