Chief Financial Officer - Office of Inspector General - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead fiscal and grant operations. This executive role involves developing policies, analyzing financial statistics, and directing agency workflows to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in financial management, particularly in grants and government budgets. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. If you are ready to take on a challenging leadership role in a vital sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial or governmental accounting/auditing.
• Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of non-supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies policies and procedures for financial operations.
• Analyzes financial data to identify trends and improve efficiency.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Grant Management

Budgeting

Policy Development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Professional Accounting (MPA)

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

The West Virginia Office of the Inspector General is currently accepting applications for Chief Financial Officer. This executive level position is responsible for all fiscal and grant operations within the organization, including development of policies and procedures, as well as the pursuit of future grant funding opportunities. This role requires resilience, receptiveness to feedback, and a strong work ethic under pressure. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, interprets, and applies policies and procedures.
• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends and problems.
• Directs the compilation of data related to the operations of the agency and preparation of complex financial statements and related reports.
• Performs executive level review and analysis of agency workflow and use of resources to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Researches and pursues grant opportunities to fund agency operations.
• Makes budgeting decisions with agency executives.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preference will be given to applicants with a master’s degree in accounting or certification as a public accountant, as well as applicants with experience in grants management and government budgets. The selected candidate must be able to pass an in-depth preemployment background screen.

The Office of the Inspector General offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, and a defined benefit retirement plan.

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Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

Experience: Seven years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in financial or performance accounting/auditing, cost analysis or governmental accounting, two years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Substitution: Master's degree in professional accounting (MPA) or business administration (MBA) may substitute for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

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