Chief Financial Officer

Requisition Number: 24-00295
Salary Range: $194,820 – $243,525
Closing Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
POSITION PURPOSE

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a City leader who serves as a key member of the
Executive Leadership Team translating City Council’s strategic plan into action through
development of policies, leadership innovation, and resource allocation and management.
The position directs department activities in fulfillment of the City’s Mission Statement,
Vision and Values.

The CFO works collaboratively with other City Directors, the Deputy City Managers, and the
Assistant City Manager in supporting the City Manager in leading and managing the City.
This leadership position is responsible for making executive-level decisions in alignment with
the direction of the organization as defined by City Council and the City Manager as well as
establishing major departmental policies, planning long-term programs. Primary duties
involve overseeing all administrative and professional work in planning, organizing and
directing the Finance Department which consists of the Accounting, Sales Tax, Procurement,
and Finance Administration which comprises Treasury, Contracts and Grants, and Special
Districts operations. Work involves responsibility for managing and administering citywide
finance programs, including overall planning, coordinating and supervising of these
divisions.

The CFO also serves as a citywide champion of innovation, creating and driving short-term
and long-term vision for innovation, and driving initiatives in support of citywide financial
sustainability, environmental, service, and efficiency goals. Responsibilities include supporting financial transparency, determining major departmental policies; planning long-term programs and communication efforts; and making difficult technical and administrative decisions. Work includes assuring accomplishment of the objectives of the Finance
Department through the direct and indirect supervision of all personnel assigned to the
department. Work will require attending some evening meetings and occasional weekend
meetings/events.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach a cover letter and
resume (maximum of two pages for each document) to the online application at the time of
submittal. The full salary range for this position is provided. The starting range of pay is
dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of
Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited
employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in
Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or
a related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of senior management experience in government finance,
budget preparation, investment strategy and monitoring, capital financing programs,
information technology and general accounting
• Minimum of six (6) years of senior management and administrative experience in a
public sector or military setting, or six (6) years of experience in an executive-level
city management position combined with public sector experience

• Considerable supervisory experience over a large group of professionals, para-
professional, and clerical personnel

• Experience serving as a prime spokesperson on business and financial matters,
working under tight timelines and potentially stressful conditions, and making
significant public presentations is required

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and
maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Preferred Common amongst successful appointees:

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a
related field

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant

• Certified Government Finance Officer

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the
required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due
by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date. Apply online or at: www.westminsterco.gov/jobs