Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Employer: City of Bowling Green Finance Department

located in Bowling Green, KY


Wage/Salary: Starting Salary $108,170

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Date Closing: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Job Description

Lead with purpose. Drive financial strategy.

Make a lasting impact!

ACCOUTING DUTIES:

  • Lead full in-house production of ACFR and PAFR, including notes and audit schedules.
  • Analyze financial position; prepares complex year-end journal entries and oversees enterprise fund accounting.
  • Prepare monthly expenditure reports, financial bulletins, and multi-year financial plans.
  • Coordinate year-end close and audit entry approvals.
  • Supervise Accounting Division operations and staff assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Must have 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Must have 3 years of progressive management experience.
  • Must have at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CMA, CPFO, or be able to obtain within 3 years.
  • Must have above-average skills in Excel, Word, Canva, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in government or non-profit, with knowledge of governmental fund accounting and principles.

EXPERIENCE WITH:

  • Tyler New World, Harris Govern, Onbase, Crystal Reports, DebtBook, and/or Caseware.

SALARY:

  • Exempt-Salaried position; Pay Grade G20; $108,170; plus, full benefits package

WORK HOURS:

  • 40 hrs. per week; Monday through Friday

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

Attachment(s):

Assistant Chief Financial Officer - Job Description.pdf

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