Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance

$148,219 - $160,437/Yr

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia - Blacksburg, VA

Full-time - Senior

Blacksburg, VA

About the position

The Town of Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer/Director of Financial Services (CFO/DOF) who will be responsible for overseeing technical accounting, auditing, financial operations, budget management, utility billing, and debt and treasury management. This role requires a finance professional with a strong ethical foundation and the ability to lead and communicate effectively within a local government context. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded financial background, experience in local government finance, and a commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting and auditing processes.
• Manage financial operations and budget management.
• Supervise utility billing and debt management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant contracts.
• Communicate complex financial issues to stakeholders effectively.
• Lead and develop staff within the finance department.
• Navigate and manage change within the organization.

Requirements

• Significant experience in local government finance and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of personnel, payroll, and utility billing processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and audits.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems for financial management.
• Ability to assess and analyze complex financial problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing OPEB and investments.
• Familiarity with grant reporting and compliance.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package offered by the Town of Blacksburg.