Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO plans, manages and directs all financial and accounting activities of the Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund (“Fund”); establishes compliant and efficient processes to ensure timely and accurate accounting practices and internal controls; provides professional assistance and guidance in developing fiscal policies; directs and coordinates systems development; directs and coordinates the preparation of financial statements, accounting, tax and other financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; facilitates annual financial statement audits; reviews investment manager and custodial reports; monitors cash position, asset allocation and departmental expenditures; is responsible for accounts payable, staff payroll, tax compliance, and GASB and GAAP compliance; develops long-term strategic planning to meet strategic objectives; and serves as a member of the Fund’s senior management team.

The CFO has primary responsibility for managing the Fund’s external information technology (IT) providers and ensuring that staff’s technology needs are properly met. The CFO also manages the Fund’s property manager to ensure that the facilities are well-maintained, leased and operational.