Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the City leadership team, providing fiscal management critical to the City’s operational success. The CFO will be a “hands-on” working Director experienced in all areas of finance, with an emphasis on proven expertise in the areas of budget, financial forecasting, and capital improvement planning and financing. Collaboration is a key organizational value; the CFO will work closely with City leadership and staff, and synthesize information from many avenues, including the City Administrator, department directors, staff, and outside agencies to effectively coordinate budgeting, forecasting, strategic plans, and financial resource management to achieve organizational objectives. The City is seeking a CFO who is solution oriented, committed to public service, and adept at long-term strategic planning, The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging an existing diverse revenue base while also identifying funding and financing strategies to address the City’s long-term capital needs.

The Chief Financial Officer is an integral part of our City’s executive team, providing critical strategic forecasting and resource management for the entire City. The ideal candidate will be a committed professional with a strong background in economics, including strategic planning, fiscal management, forecasting, and budgeting. They will be knowledgeable of municipal finances, operations, and infrastructure, and experienced in issuing municipal bonds. The successful candidate will be a resourceful and strategic thinker, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and advise the City Administrator on financial matters.

The ideal candidate must embody integrity and value teamwork. They should be a thoughtful coach and mentor, fostering a culture that encourages the training and development of the overall team. As a department leader they must be confident and fair in their decisions, provide clear direction, and proactively solicit feedback and new ideas. Adept at developing relationships, the next CFO must demonstrate an ability to influence others through well-reasoned explanations and clear communication, and they must be an exceptional presenter. They should be personable, approachable, collaborative, team-oriented, and solution-focused. The City of Lafayette is a progressive organization that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and the Chief Financial Officer will be expected to model these organizational and community values, as well as the City’s core values of accountability, community focus, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $164,780 - $197,692 depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Please view the brochure: https://www.lafayetteco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/41549/CFO-Job-Announcement-July-2024

Must apply through our site:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lafayette/jobs/4614556/chief-financial-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

ABOUT THE CITY:

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

EXCEPTIONAL CITY PROVIDED BENEFITS:

• 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision (up to $25,980 annually for family coverage)
• 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual Pay
• Monthly Car Allowance of $3,600/year
• Additional Benefits:
• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

LEAVE:

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
• 96 hours Sick Leave
• 24 hours Floating Holiday Leave
• 11.5 paid City holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave