CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in the greater Springfield, MA area. This is a long-term contract position ideal for a highly skilled financial leader with expertise in municipal finance and operational management. The CFO will oversee financial activities, ensure compliance with fiscal policies, and play a key role in strategic planning and interdepartmental initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Direct and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow analysis, and capital management.

- Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures to ensure efficient financial management and compliance.

- Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, capital plans, and external audits.

- Collaborate with department heads to align financial strategies with organizational goals.

- Lead contract negotiations and labor agreements, ensuring favorable outcomes for the municipality.

- Supervise financial reporting processes and ensure accuracy and transparency in all financial documents.

- Manage government grants and ensure proper allocation of funds for municipal projects.

- Provide strategic guidance on city, capital, and operational expenditures.

- Evaluate and enhance business systems to improve financial and operational efficiency.

- Ownership of the General and Operating funds.

- Act as a key advisor on interdepartmental initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

- Proven experience in cash flow analysis and capital management.

- Expertise in month-end close procedures and financial reporting.

- Familiarity with municipal finance and government grants.

- Strong background in annual budgeting, capital planning, and external audits.

- Demonstrated success in contract and labor negotiations.

- Proficiency in using financial systems such as Munis.

- In-depth knowledge of fiscal policies and controls.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams and collaborate across departments.

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