Strategic Public Sector CFO — Lead Fiscal Excellence

Peoria County Government; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Peoria County is seeking a knowledgeable, strategic CFO to lead the Finance Department and serve as the county's senior financial advisor. Reporting to the County Administrator, the CFO will work with the County Board, elected offices, department heads, auditors, financial institutions, and community stakeholders to ensure resources are managed responsibly and transparently for over 180,000 residents.

The ideal candidate has deep governmental finance experience, strong budgeting, accounting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Substantial progressively responsible professional experience in governmental or public-sector financial management.
• Master's degree and/or CPA, CGFM, or other relevant professional certifications are highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, preparation, monitoring, and administration of the County's annual operating and capital budget.
• Advise the County Administrator and County Board on financial conditions, risks, opportunities, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Prepare and present clear, timely financial information to County leadership and elected officials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards, laws, regulations, County policies, and internal controls.
• Manage the County's debt portfolio and provide analysis and recommendations regarding debt financing and capital needs.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, reserves, investments, and other key financial indicators.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for County programs, capital projects, contracts, grants, and other initiatives.
• Strengthen financial policies, procedures, internal controls, reporting systems, and business processes.
• Support responsible purchasing practices and effective procurement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with County departments and elected officeholders to improve financial planning, accountability, and resource utilization.
• Promote financial transparency and public understanding of County finances.
• Oversee the preparation of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Finance Report and coordinate all external audit activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Department staff while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Public sector finance

Budget development

Financial analysis

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration/economics

Master's degree or CPA/CGFM desirable

Job description

Peoria County is seeking a knowledgeable, strategic CFO to lead the Finance Department and serve as the county's senior financial advisor. Reporting to the County Administrator, the CFO will work with the County Board, elected offices, department heads, auditors, financial institutions, and community stakeholders to ensure resources are managed responsibly and transparently for over 180,000 residents.

The ideal candidate has deep governmental finance experience, strong budgeting, accounting,