Chief Financial Officer

Job Overview

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Dougherty County, Albany, GA. The CFO will develop, direct, and manage all financial activities of the County while providing oversight of the Finance Department. The position is responsible for financial reporting, cash and investment management, budgeting, grant administration, audits, CAFR preparation, pension and OPEB transactions, internal controls and compliance, and other duties as directed by the County Administrator.

Senior management and the Board of Commissioners rely on the CFO to provide accurate financial reports for decision‑making.

• Develop long‑range financial goals and policies for the organization.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices in government accounting, financial reporting, and grant administration.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate finance staff, including performance appraisals and professional development.
• Coordinate work assignments, establish schedules, monitor progress, and provide guidance as needed.
• Prepare the annual balanced budget, review departmental expenditures, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to the County Administrator and Commissioners.
• Oversee bond compliance, prepare state and federal bond reports, coordinate bond issuance, and review bond closing documents.
• Create comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports and various operational reports from general ledger accounts.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and research and implement changes in payroll accounting law.
• Oversee investments of County funds, transfer funds between accounts, and develop RFPs for banking services.
• Lead audit RFPs, coordinate year‑end audits, and address audit findings with the County Administrator.
• Review and recommend funding for purchases and projects on behalf of the County Administrator.
• Prepare and submit state and federal reports required by law.
• Assist the County Administration with bond preparation and issuance data.
• Perform additional related work as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible finance, budgeting, and/or accounting experience in the public sector.
• Five (5) years of governmental accounting experience in a management or supervisory position.
• Bondable.

• Georgia Certified Financial Officer (CFO) certification.

• Proficiency in GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Strong management, supervisory, problem‑solving, prioritizing, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with municipal government accounting, debt issuance, treasury management, pensions, budgeting, financial reporting, audit principles, public investment standards, and liability insurance.

Performed sedentary work involving walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis or sustaining keyboard operations.

Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

All applicants must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and background investigation.

County provides a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time classified employees including life, health, vision, long‑term disability, retirement, and paid holidays.