Chief Financial Officer UN

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership and executive direction for the City’s financial operations, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability, transparency, and alignment with City priorities. This role oversees all financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury, procurement, grants management, risk management and financial reporting functions. The CFO serves as a key advisor to the Mayor, CAO, City Council, and departmental leadership, ensuring sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of public resources.

This is an executive-level position responsible for citywide financial policy, strategic planning, and oversight of multiple high-impact financial functions across the city departments. The CFO exercises broad authority, makes high-level financial decisions, and provides guidance on complex fiscal matters impacting the City’s operational effectiveness and long‑range financial health.

This is an unclassified at‑will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial management experience preferred.
• To include five (5) years in an executive or senior leadership role preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in government finance, public budgeting, municipal debt, or large-scale financial operations strongly preferred.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

• Governmental accounting standards (GAAP, GASB).
• Public budgeting principles and multi‑year financial planning.
• Treasury management, investments, and municipal debt financing.
• Federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Strategic planning and executive leadership.

• Executive‑level financial decision‑making and complex problem‑solving.
• Financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Negotiating financial agreements, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Building and leading high‑performing financial teams.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Develop and execute long‑range financial strategies.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with elected officials, executive leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain high integrity and stewardship of public funds.
• Balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery and community needs.