Director of Finance​/CFO, Potential , Position closes

• Are you a financial leader who understands that public trust is earned through sound
  judgment and steady leadership?
• Are you known for integrity, precision in financial oversight, and the ability to guide complex
  decisions with clarity and confidence?
• Are you ready to lead a finance organization that safeguards a city’s financial strength while
  supporting thoughtful planning and long‑term fiscal stability?

If so, the City of Greensboro is seeking a proven public sector finance executive to serve as Director
of Finance (Chief Financial Officer), a the City’s senior leadership team
and chief steward of the City’s financial health. This position reflects Greensboro’s commitment
to disciplined leadership and proven stewardship, calling for an experienced professional who
can oversee financial operations, support informed decision-making, and maintain a strong,
conservative approach to fiscal management in partnership with City leadership and staff.

Quiet Strength. Proven Stewardship. Purpose‑Driven Finance. Greensboro’s financial stability
has been built over decades through responsible leadership, disciplined investment, and a deep
commitment to public trust. The Finance Department continues that tradition by strengthening
systems, supporting organizational priorities, and sustaining practices that reinforce long‑term stability. The next Director of Finance will step into a collaborative leadership environment grounded in mutual respect and shared responsibility, helping safeguard the City’s financial integrity while carrying forward a legacy defined by steady, principled stewardship.

The City of Greensboro Finance Services Department has earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 50 consecutive years—a distinction that reflects exceptional technical rigor, transparency, and institutional discipline. As the City’s Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance leads the planning and direction of all financial affairs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The Director is responsible for preserving this legacy while advancing modern financial practices, maintaining strong regulatory compliance, and reinforcing trust with elected officials, employees, residents, and the financial community. The Director provides oversight across six divisions:
Accounting, Collections, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Purchasing Service, Centralized Contracting, and Equipment Services (Equipment Services manages, maintains, and repairs the 1,8000‑piece automotive and rolling stock fleet used by City Departments).

Working in close collaboration with the City Manager’s Office and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director provides enterprise‑wide financial leadership for a growing, AAA‑rated city. The position also provides oversight of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, including General Activities with an annual budget of $5,640,000 and 46 full‑time employees, and the Equipment Services Fund with an annual budget of $32,500,000 and 52 full‑time employees.

The Director develops debt strategies, manages capital financing and investment portfolios exceeding $500 million, and serves as the City’s financial representative with external advisors, auditors, and state agencies.

A defining feature of the position is leadership over Greensboro’s adopted Ten‑Year Capital Improvements Plan, which projects $2.8 billion in capital needs over the next decade, including approximately $460 million in general obligation bond funding and $1 billion in revenue bond financing. The Director plays a pivotal role in securing this capital, guiding long‑term borrowing strategies, and sustaining the City’s AAA general obligation bond ratings from both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.

The position also drives long‑term financial planning to support Greensboro’s strategic initiatives, including the Road to 10,000 housing goal, infrastructure investments, and economic development efforts that foster equity and growth. The Finance Director serves as a cornerstone of Greensboro’s…