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Employer: Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo)

Chief Financial Officer

Located in:Frankfort, KY

Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Mostly in-office

Salary:$150,000-$200,000/yr

Posted 16 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related degree, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and significant leadership experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be
  • Five (5) years management level accounting experience
  • Current knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Must be able to work well with others

Preferences

  • Three years of supervisory experience
  • Experience in nonprofit local government insurance and financial services sectors
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Experience with Sage (MAS 90) and Quickbooks software applications

Summary

In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of all financial and accounting activities, including budget planning, cash flow management, and the development of forward-looking predictive models to guide organizational growth. You will function as a primary advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, exercising independent judgment to ensure sound fiscal policy and long-term financial health. Additionally, the CFO represents the association to external partners, financial institutions, and auditors Maintaining the high standards of transparency and integrity that our members expect.

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Position

Supervisor:

Executive Director/CEO

Expectations & schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule This position is Kentucky based and will operate under a hybrid structure, with one day per week of remote work. Attendance at KACo association and insurance board meetings, conferences, and educational events will be required.

Work Arrangement

Mostly in-office

Will not consider remote workers living in a different region.

Organization

Benefits

This is not just a high-level executive position; it is one of the most critical roles within our organization. We are looking for a strategic partner who can navigate the complexities of multi-entity financial structures while maintaining the transparency and excellence our members expect. KACo further seeks a financial professional with the demonstrated ability to lead people in a caring workplace culture where team members are valued and supported professionally and personally, and where there is stable, effective leadership, camaraderie, and opportunity. The ideal candidate will be a solution-driven member of the KACo management team, able to collaboratively drive organizational goals and objectives to assure KACo’s financial and operational success.

Important upcoming projects or initiatives

KACo is seeking a visionary, high-caliber financial professional to steward the fiscal integrity of our multifaceted organization. As a cornerstone of support for Kentucky’s local governments, KACo operates a sophisticated ecosystem of intertwined legal entities, providing essential services that keep our commonwealth moving.

Other information

Outside recruiting firm:

Mercer Group Associates

Evaluation Process

Initial screening interviews by phone with Mercer Group Associates; Short-listed candidates will provide brief one-way recorded video interview of up to 3 minutes (1 min per each of 3 questions provided in advance). Circa May 25 Candidates advancing to in person interviews will undergo preliminary background screening and provide written responses to a candidate questionnaire. June15

Expected hire/start date

July 20th, 2026

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