Chief Financial Officer

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol seeks a Chief Financial Officer III to lead all financial operations, ensure stewardship of public funds, and align fiscal strategy with the agency’s public safety mission. This senior executive role demands oversight of budgeting, accounting, grants, payroll, procurement, and compliance.

Responsibilities include shaping financial strategy, long‑term planning, and coordinating with auditors and state entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or related field is required.
• Six years of progressive accounting, finance, and/or budgeting experience, including three years of supervisory experience, are required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants management, payroll, procurement, and fiscal compliance functions.
• Develop financial strategy, resource allocation, and long-term fiscal planning.
• Oversee budget development and ensure legislatively approved budgets meet agency needs.
• Supervise 28 positions across budget, planning, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and procurement.
• Coordinate with auditors and state/federal stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or related field

Job description

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Agency Chief Financial Officer III (NS)

Position Number

60084920

Grade

NC26

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state’s traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina’s motoring public.

Description of Work

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will serve as the senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and management of all financial operations for the State Highway Patrol. This position ensures responsible stewardship of public funds and adherence to state and federal regulations. The CFO advises agency leadership on financial strategy, resource allocation, and long-term fiscal planning to support organizational priorities, operational effectiveness, and the agency’s public safety mission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is an Anticipated Vacancy

As per N.C.G.S. 126, this Position is designated as Exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants management, payroll, procurement, and fiscal compliance functions of the NCSHP.
• Provide leadership in developing financial strategy, resource allocation, and long-term fiscal planning.
• Determine strategic financial plans that include goals and objectives for the budget and other fiscal activities-State Highway Patrol’s General Fund, Trust Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and Capital Improvement Funds.
• Allocate budget and fiscal resources in support of agency projects and programs (works closely with agency leadership to ensure the legislatively approved budget is sufficient to meet the financial needs of the agency).
• Responsible for oversight in fiscal procedures, revisions, updates, and research for the budget, accounting, and procurement for the Agency.
• Directly and indirectly supervises 28 positions, covering areas including budget development, strategic planning, special reporting, budget execution, payroll, accounts receivable, and cash management, federal, and state, grants management, accounts payable, and procurement.
• Consult with external and internal auditors, OSBM, OSC and other state/federal stakeholders.
• May serve on agency and statewide committees in the design, development, and implementation of financial operations.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $170,000-$190,000

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

Criminal Background Investigation

Drug Screening Test

This position is located at:

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

six years of progressive accounting, finance, and/or budgeting experience, including three years of supervisory experience;

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement May require a Certified Public Accountant certification.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

https://www.ncshp.gov

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

North Carolina State Highway Patrol

512 North Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.