Chief Financial Officer

Barnstable County Sheriff's Office; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the Sheriff's Executive Team. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, financial reporting, audits, forecasting, internal controls, and long‑term financial planning to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.

The role requires extensive governmental accounting experience and strong supervisory capabilities to guide finance staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 10 years of governmental accounting experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field with 7 years of governmental accounting experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of the agency's annual budget and long-range financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, procurement, contracts, audits, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, government regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Supervise finance staff and drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Serve as liaison to auditors, banks, and state and federal funding agencies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

GAAP compliance

Supervisory leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday Financial Management

MOSAIC

HR/CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Sheriff’s Executive Team, providing strategic financial leadership and serving as the agency’s principal financial advisor. This position oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, financial reporting, audits, forecasting, internal controls, and long-term financial planning while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of the agency's annual budget and long-range financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, procurement, contracts, audits, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, government regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Supervise finance staff and drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Serve as liaison to auditors, banks, and state and federal funding agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 10 years of governmental accounting experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience; or
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field with 7 years of governmental accounting experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CGFO, CGFM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with governmental budgeting, payroll, procurement, contract management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Workday Financial Management, MOSAIC, HR/CMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a complex public‑sector or municipal environment.