Chief Financial Officer

NC State Highway Patrol; North Pugh (NC); 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, ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds and compliance with state and federal regulations. The CFO will guide strategic financial planning, resource allocation, and long‑term fiscal strategy to support the agency’s public safety mission.

This senior role supervises 28 positions across budgeting, accounting, payroll, and procurement, partnering with agency leadership, auditors,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Experience with GASB reporting and statewide reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of NC budgetary, appropriation, and accounting processes.
• Experience with federal/state grant administration and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants management, payroll, procurement, and fiscal compliance.
• Develop financial strategy, resource allocation, and long‑term fiscal planning.
• Oversee budget development, execution, and special reporting across funds.
• Supervise a division of staff and coordinate with auditors and state/federal stakeholders.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Auditing standards

Financial reporting

GASB standards

Budget processes

Grants administration

Strategic leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/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

Skills and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, auditing standards, financial reporting requirements, and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including compliance with GASB standards and statewide reporting requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of North Carolina’s budgetary, appropriation, and accounting processes, including extensive experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), EAGLE reporting requirements, and statewide fiscal compliance procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state grant administration, including grant application development, award management, reimbursement processes, monitoring, reporting, audit requirements, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental finance, special revenue funds, institutional fund accounting, and the administration and oversight of federal and state special funds, including asset forfeiture programs and other restricted funding sources.
• Thorough knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes, including strategic budget development, expenditure forecasting, legislative appropriations, performance-based budgeting, and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, develop fiscal strategies, implement internal controls, and provide executive-level recommendations to support agency operations, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience directing a complex fiscal operation and supervising a division of technical, and administrative employees.
• Ability to provide strategic direction, establish performance expectations, develop staff, manage succession planning efforts, and ensure efficient delivery of fiscal services in support of agency goals and objectives.

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.

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.

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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.

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Application Resources

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
• 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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

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