Assistant Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer to support financial strategy, fiscal planning, and operations across accounting, budgeting, reporting, compliance, audits, procurement, grants, treasury, and financial systems. The role leads financial planning and analysis, develops forecasts and decision-support tools, and presents recommendations to executive and governing stakeholders. It also oversees financial controls, audits, public funding administration, procurement, and contracting, while driving improvements to systems and processes. Depending on organizational needs, the position may direct functional areas or serve as chief of staff to the Chief Financial Officer, leading staff and cross-functional initiatives and representing the department as assigned. Candidates should have at least six years of progressively responsible experience in public finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, grants management, or related administration, including three years in a supervisory or management role, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualifying experience. A relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; a CPA, CGFM, or similar designation is desirable. Strong knowledge of governmental finance, public-sector budgeting, compliance, internal controls, procurement, grants, financial systems, and long-range planning is required. Candidates should also demonstrate leadership, analytical, communication, and change-management skills, with the ability to guide staff, advise decision-makers, and manage complex priorities.