Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

County Government – Partnered Search

We are partnering with a highly respected County government office to identify an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial strategy, operations, and reporting functions. This is a critical executive role responsible for safeguarding the County’s financial health, strengthening internal controls, directing accounting operations, and ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations. The CFO will oversee a high-performing team and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on all financial matters.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic financial executive with deep governmental accounting expertise to make a significant organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Clerk of Court & Comptroller and senior leadership.
• Provide expert guidance on budget strategy, forecasting, financial policy, internal controls, and overall financial condition.
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, ensuring alignment with state statutes, GAAP, GASB, GAGAS, OMB standards, and best practices.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Direct the development and management of the County’s annual budget, including goal-setting and long-term planning.
• Oversee the preparation of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely completion.
• Prepare annual financial statements and required schedules in compliance with GAAP and state regulations.
• Ensure consistent compliance with federal, state, and local regulations—including IRS rules, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, GASB, GFOA/FGFOA guidelines, and CCOC requirements.

Team Management & Department Oversight

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to department leadership and staff.
• Manage and supervise the Accounting Director, BCC, BCC Finance Director, and COC Finance Director.
• Plan, organize, and optimize departmental workflows to achieve organizational goals.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Operational Excellence

• Utilize financial systems, office software (Microsoft Office), and specialized applications (Benchmark, Landmark) to support efficient operations.
• Implement best practices in governmental accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, balancing regulatory requirements with organizational needs.

Core Competencies

• Accountability & Dependability
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Customer & Stakeholder Focus
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance & Professionalism
• Drive, Initiative & Independent Judgment
• Commitment to Continuous Learning

Supervisory Structure

This position reports directly to the Clerk of Court & Comptroller and serves as a key member of the leadership team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in governmental accounting, financial management, or related leadership roles.
• Mastery of GAAP, GASB standards, GAGAS, OMB rules, internal controls, state audit statutes, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government offices, legal professionals, and the public.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of governmental financial leadership experience.
• Governmental financial certifications such as CPFO or CGFO.
• Advanced knowledge of Florida statutes, regulations, and Clerk/Comptroller procedures.

Work Environment

• Office-based environment with typical professional demands.
• Role involves periods of sitting, standing, and light lifting.
• Requires the ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced setting with multiple concurrent priorities.