Strategic CFO - Public Library Finance Leader

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operations across the library system in Mecklenburg County. The CFO will shape budgeting, reporting, compliance, and fiscal planning in alignment with strategic priorities.

The role requires senior financial leadership within the public or nonprofit sector, with emphasis on transparency, governance, and cross‑agency collaboration to support community access to information and programs.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in public financial management, auditing or business management.
• Two years of senior-level or executive management experience leading complex projects.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Direct accounting, treasury management, procurement, payroll and grant compliance.
• Advise the CEO, Executive Team and Board on financial matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operations across the library system in Mecklenburg County. The CFO will shape budgeting, reporting, compliance, and fiscal planning in alignment with strategic priorities.

The role requires senior financial leadership within the public or nonprofit sector, with emphasis on transparency, governance, and cross‑agency collaboration to support community access to information and programs.