Chief Financial Officer

Located in Eastern NC, the City of Fayetteville seeks a team player who is an approachable, collaborative, and accountable finance professional to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position seeks professionals with significant knowledge of GAAP accounting, familiarity with Oracle systems, and experience with process improvement and policy implementation.

The Fayetteville Finance department manages Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payroll, Cash and Debt Management, and Risk Management. The next CFO will join an organization whose leaders are intentionally focused on positioning the community to thrive in the years ahead. Significant investments in the community's housing, infrastructure, and personnel are top priorities for the city’s leaders to help navigate and shift its transient military culture.

The ideal candidate is high-energy, approachable, and demonstrates impressive aptitude and drive. This hands-on position is for the technically skilled professional with the expertise and experience to build and sustain foundational and enhanced processes, systems, and reconciliations. This CFO will work swiftly yet strategically to position the department for success, striving for overall excellence and GFOA recognition of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

In addition to addressing the day-to-day operations of the finance department, the City of Fayetteville’s next CFO will prioritize the following:

• Through strategic and targeted initiatives, reduce turnover and invest in staff training, development, and cross-training while mentoring staff and developing a culture and commitment to service.
• Oversee the implementation of various projects including the audit and ACFR preparation, HR module, and revisions of the ERP system.
• Evaluate and revise the organization’s governmental accounting, reporting, processes, and procedures to ensure reliable, efficient systems that are compliant with NC and federal laws and regulations.
• Rebuild the department’s reputation and establish a culture of collaboration, trust, open communication, and credibility.
• Assess and update grant management practices and internal controls to ensure federal and state compliance.

Fayetteville’s next CFO must maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the ability to make challenging decisions, and advocate for changes to uphold the organization's values, mission, and strategic direction while improving its financial position, reputation, and compliance.

Learn more about the community, the organization, the department, qualifications, benefits and how to apply at the link below or through www.developmentalassociates.com under the "Client Openings" tab