Chief Financial Officer – Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office

Bring Your Financial Expertise to Cape Cod

Jul 1, 2026

We're seeking an experienced financial leader with:

• Government accounting and financial leadership experience
• Expertise in budgeting, audits, internal controls, and financial systems
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting (government experience required)
• CPA, CGFO, or similar professional certification preferred

If you're committed to transparency, innovation, and public service, we'd love to hear from you.

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a member of the Sheriff’s Executive Team.

The CFO serves as the agency’s principal financial advisor, providing executive leadership for financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, accounting, forecasting, audits, procurement, payroll, and long-term fiscal management.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring sound financial stewardship while supporting the Sheriff’s mission through transparent, efficient, and accountable financial practices.

The Chief Financial Officer will:

• Lead development and administration of the agency’s annual operating budget
• Advise executive leadership on financial strategy and resource allocation
• Direct accounting, payroll, procurement, and contract administration
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance with GAAP
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and capital planning initiatives
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices
• Provide financial analysis for labor negotiations and workforce planning
• Manage agency cash flow and banking relationships
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and grant compliance
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting processes
• Supervise professional accounting and finance staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting
• Strong understanding of public-sector financial regulations and auditing standards
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide executive recommendations
• Strategic financial planning and organizational leadership skills
• Strong supervisory and team management experience
• Advanced reporting, spreadsheet, and financial modeling abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Option 1

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 10 years of governmental accounting experience
• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role

Option 2

• Master’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 7 years of governmental accounting experience
• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role

• CPA, CIA, CGFO, CGFM, or related certification
• Experience with MOSAIC and HR CMS
• Payroll, procurement, contract management, and budget administration experience
• Experience serving on an administrative team within a municipality or state agency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

For Diversity, Aff irmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, or Reasonable Accommodation questions, please contact:

Colleen Wooding Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Phone: (508) 563‑4307

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action and provides equal opportunities in state employment to all persons. The BCSO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability status of qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of the position applied for, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

This includes any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.