ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the staff of the Finance Department, provide critical financial operating support for all of the County government’s mission critical services. This role directs, organizes, and plans all aspects of financial management activities for the County while also serving as the County’s statutorily designated Finance Officer.

The focus of the CFO can be divided into these areas:

• Financial Leadership
• Financial Communication
• General Financial Operations
• Supervision of Financial Staff

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department administers and manages County financial affairs in compliance with laws and regulations and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The department maintains a high standard of performance through adopting best practices, assimilating technology advances, and empowering its professional staff. This enables the department to absorb the continually increasing volume of operating transactions, information resources, and regulatory requirements. Guilford County is currently rated AAA (S&P), AAA (Moody’s), and AAA (Fitch) for all outstanding general obligation bonded debt issues.

There are 29 full-time employees split across three main divisions and functions of the Finance Department: Cash & Debt Management, Financial Reporting & Monitoring, and General Accounting. The Finance Director is part of the Quality Government strategic focus area and reports to its Assistant County Manager:

Full job description is available here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Finance major 
• At least five (5) years of professional accounting experience
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience 

The starting salary for the CFO is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience within a range of $123,617 to $195,937. Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans along with exceptional paid leave and retirement benefits are also provided to employees. Click here for more information on why YOU should work for Guilford County!

May Require Driving 
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.