Chief Financial Officer, Financial Operations

Confidential
San Diego, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
Medium
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Company
Role Level
Manager

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What success looks like

  • Overseeing budgeting, accounting, payroll, audits, and risk management
  • Monitoring grant spending and maintaining compliance with deadlines
  • Managing investment portfolio
Typical background
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experienceAt least 3 years in a supervisory role

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Financial Analyst
  • Coming from Financial Manager

Skills & requirements

Required

BudgetingAccountingPayrollAuditsRisk ManagementInvestment Portfolio Management

Preferred

Grant Spending MonitoringCompliance With Deadlines

Stack & domain

BudgetingAccountingPayrollAuditsRisk ManagementGrant SpendingInvestment PortfolioFinanceGovernment AgencyUrban PlanningCommunityAgribusinessGovernment RelationsB2b Marketing

About the role

Original posting from Confidential

Chief Financial Officer, Financial Operations

About the Company

Award-winning local housing agency

Industry

Government Administration

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1979

Employees

201-500

Categories

  • B2G
  • Urban Planning
  • Community
  • Agribusiness
  • Government Relations
  • B2B Marketing & Services
  • Government

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations team and drive strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, accounting, payroll, audits, and risk management for our organization. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in monitoring grant spending and maintaining compliance with deadlines, while also managing our investment portfolio.

The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Experience within a public agency such as a city, county, housing authority, special district, or federal entity is essential. Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a proven track record in fostering team success and organizational financial health are critical for this position.

We are looking for someone with a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills who can make informed financial decisions to support the company's mission. This role involves less than 10% travel.

Functions

  • Finance

Source: Confidential careers

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