Strategic CFO & Finance Leader – Remote

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial policy, controls, and reporting for the organization, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance across all accounting functions.

The CFO will oversee cost and general accounting, AR/AP, purchasing, contracting, facilities, payroll, travel, assets, risk management, and will directly supervise the Senior Accountant, Controller, and Facilities, Inventory, and Records Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in managing an accounting function required.
• Knowledge of Indiana state government fiscal policies, practices, and budget development preferred.
• Experience in managing a public or non-profit accounting function preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance department.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for Finance with the executive team, strategic planning team, and other stakeholders.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, advising, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data to the Deputy Chief of Staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements by researching legislation and filing financial reports.
• Advise management of actions and potential risks.
• Arrange for audits as required and appropriate.
• Manage budget and control expenses effectively.
• Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff; consult with HR as appropriate.
• Stay current on information affecting finance and use of technology.
• Direct liaison with State Budget Agency, State Board of Accounts, Treasurer of State and State Comptroller.
• Directly manage Senior Accountant, Controller, and Facilities, Inventory, and Records Coordinator; indirectly manage other reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Ethical conduct

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

VPNs (remote work)

Job description

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial policy, controls, and reporting for the organization, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance across all accounting functions.

The CFO will oversee cost and general accounting, AR/AP, purchasing, contracting, facilities, payroll, travel, assets, risk management, and will directly supervise the Senior Accountant, Controller, and Facilities, Inventory, and Records Coordinator.