cfo

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key executive leader for Finney County, responsible for guiding the strategic direction, integrity, and long-term sustainability of the County's financial operations. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, the CFO provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of all financial planning, accounting, budgeting, debt management, and fiscal policy functions.

This role oversees a wide range of operational needs, including revenue and expenditure analysis, budget preparation and review, and the development and execution of comprehensive financial programs and projects that support the County's goals and objectives. The CFO ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation in financial management.

Working closely with all County departments—as well as the County Clerk and County Treasurer, without assuming their statutory duties—the CFO ensures coordinated financial oversight and provides informed, strategic guidance to the County Administrator and Board of Commissioners on all fiscal matters.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.g. email, timekeeping software, work order inputs, video/audio conference calling)
• Proficient accounting principles, practices, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in clerical procedures, systems, and tools such as recordkeeping, filing, copier, scanner, 10 key, etc.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and various financial reports
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and uses own judgment in determining priorities and procedures used, obtaining assistance in new or unusual situations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine a proper course of action to be taken consistently with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, standards, specifications, financial reports and legal documents
• Knowledge of laws, interpretations, government regulations, pertaining to budgeting and financial investment.
• Knowledge and skill in Fund Accounting

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing organizational or governmental financial operations.
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Two or more years of governmental accounting experience.

Certification, License, Registration

• Valid Kansas Driver's License required.
• CPA, CMA, or CGFM certification preferred.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel
• Occasional overtime
• Regular and reliable attendance at onsite work location