Chief Financial Officer

$174,635 - $225,818/Yr

California Society Of Certified Public Accountants - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Executive

Stockton, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City of Stockton is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the Administrative Services Department. This position involves planning, organizing, managing, and directing financial activities, including budgeting, procurement, investments, and accounting. The CFO serves as the City Treasurer and is tasked with managing the department's budget, risk management, and formulating financial policies. The role requires strategic thinking and extensive experience in public sector financial management, making critical banking decisions, managing debt programs, and liaising with financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and direct the activities of the Administrative Services Department.
• Oversee the Finance Division, including Treasury, Billing and Collections, Accounting, Purchasing and Stores, and Financial Administrative Services.
• Manage the department's budget and risk management activities.
• Formulate policies and implement financial operations.
• Serve as the City Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services.
• Conduct financial studies and make presentations to the City Council on the city's financial status and operations.
• Make banking decisions for the City of Stockton and manage the city's debt program.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in financial and fiscal management within a public sector environment.
• Expertise in budgeting, procurement, investments, and accounting.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in securing financing packages utilizing tax-exempt financing.
• Ability to serve as a liaison to financial institutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $174,635.28 - $225,817.68 annually.
• Full-time position with potential for career advancement.