Chief Financial Officer, CPA

Oklahoma County; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma County is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), CPA, for the County Clerk's Office in Oklahoma City. The CFO will lead financial operations, drive accuracy, and implement improvements across budgeting, reporting, and controls.

The role requires advanced accounting expertise, CPA licensure or eligibility, and a track record of managing complex financial processes in a governmental context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain CPA licensure within six months of hire.
• Five + (5+) years of professional accounting experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead complex financial analysis, reconciliations, accounting research, and problem resolution.
• Prepare and review financial schedules, workpapers, reports, and analyses with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Lead and actively participate in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and amendment processes, including budget-to-actual reporting, projections, and variance analysis.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and financial trends and research significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support staffing, purchasing, contracting, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Prepare financial information and supporting materials for executive leadership, County boards, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for financial reporting, year-end close, and ACFR preparation.
• Serve as a senior financial resource for internal and external audits, including preparation and coordination of requested information, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Research and resolve accounting and reporting issues and support implementation of applicable GASB requirements.
• Evaluate financial processes, reconciliations, and internal controls and develop practical improvements to policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Fund accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budget forecasting & variance analysis

General ledger & reconciliations

Internal controls

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license or eligibility

5+ years accounting experience

Driver's license

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chief Financial Officer, CPA,County Clerk
Job Number: 2083

Location: 320 Robert S Kerr Rm 203, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Supervisor: First Deputy
Phone: [phone]
Fax:

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a senior financial professional and technical leader for the Oklahoma County Clerk's Office. Reporting to the First Deputy, the CFO supports the accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of the Office's financial operations and assigned County financial responsibilities. The CFO provides strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit preparation, internal controls, accounting research, and special financial projects. The CFO leads and develops the Accounting & Compliance team by establishing priorities and expectations, providing technical guidance and coaching, coordinating work, and promoting accountability. Working alongside the team, the CFO resolves complex financial matters, implements process improvements, and helps ensure critical financial responsibilities are completed accurately, timely, consistently, and with appropriate documentation and controls.

Experience

Essential Functions

• Perform and lead complex financial analysis, reconciliations, accounting research, and problem resolution.


• Prepare and review financial schedules, workpapers, reports, and analyses with appropriate supporting documentation.


• Lead and actively participate in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and amendment processes, including budget-to-actual reporting, projections, and variance analysis.


• Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and financial trends and research significant variances.


• Provide financial analysis to support staffing, purchasing, contracting, operational, and strategic decisions.


• Prepare financial information and supporting materials for executive leadership, County boards, elected officials, and other stakeholders.


• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for financial reporting, year-end close, and ACFR preparation.


• Serve as a senior financial resource for internal and external audits, including preparation and coordination of requested information, audit findings, and corrective actions.


• Research and resolve accounting and reporting issues and support implementation of applicable GASB requirements.


• Evaluate financial processes, reconciliations, and internal controls and develop practical improvements to policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation.


• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutes, County policies, and Office procedures.


• Maintain strong working knowledge of MUNIS and other County financial systems to research, analyze, report, and resolve financial issues.


• Participate in financial system changes, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation in collaboration with Finance, IT, vendors, and consultants.


• Serve as a senior technical resource across Finance, working alongside employees and managers to complete critical financial work and resolve complex issues.


• Lead financial projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by the First Deputy.


• Support the technical development of Finance employees through coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on collaboration.


• Provide continuity and support during audits, budget cycles, vacancies, deadlines, and other periods of increased operational need.


• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and County objectives.

Knowledge of

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.


• Governmental and fund accounting principles.


• Financial statement preparation and financial reporting.


• Budget development, forecasting, monitoring, and variance analysis.


• General ledger accounting and account reconciliation.


• Internal controls and segregation of duties, financial policies, procedures, and process documentation.


• Audit preparation, documentation, and response.


• ERP and financial management systems.


• Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis and reporting tools.


• Applicable federal, state, County, and Office requirements governing financial operations.

Skills and Abilities to

• Personally perform complex accounting and financial work at a high level of accuracy.


• Analyze complex financial information and identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and solutions.


• Prepare clear, accurate, and supportable financial reports and workpapers.


• Interpret accounting standards, financial policies, statutes, and procedures.


• Manage multiple financial priorities and deadlines simultaneously.


• Work effectively during audits, budget cycles, year-end close, and other deadline-driven periods.


• Lead projects and teams through technical expertise, accountability, collaboration, and example.


• Provide clear direction while remaining actively involved in completing the work.


• Communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.


• Exercise sound professional judgment and maintain appropriate confidentiality.


• Identify issues early, communicate concerns appropriately, and recommend practical solutions.


• Collaborate with leadership, staff, auditors, consultants, vendors, and other County offices.


• Adapt to changing priorities and assume direct responsibility for critical work when necessary.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred. Minimum 2-3 years' Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely related field. Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain CPA licensure within six (6) months of hire. Five + (5+) years of professional accounting experience. Must have a valid Driver's License.

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Oklahoma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer