The Position
Jefferson County is excited to announce they’re seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills. The role involves establishing strategic objectives to enhance the department's effectiveness, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to customers, and achieving positive outcomes for the County. As a key strategic leader, the CFO collaborates with the County Manager, department heads, elected officials, and Board of County Commissioners to ensure both short-term and long-term financial resiliency.

A critical aspect of the job is to analyze and monitor the countywide financial health of the organization. This includes analyzing financial trends that could impact county operations and effectively communicating these trends to the Board of County Commissioners. Issues addressed may involve personnel impacts, debt service obligations, and external operating costs.

The position also involves conducting a variety of special projects and studies at the request of the County Manager or Board of County Commissioners. The responsibilities extend to reviewing contracts to ensure they have the necessary budgetary appropriation authority, comply with statutory legality, and meet operational needs. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing fiscal operating policies and procedures to maintain financial integrity and efficiency.

The Chief Financial Officer oversees the Strategy and Budget Director, Finance Director, Federal Grants Director, Executive Assistant, and the department of 47 FTEs.

Jefferson County is subject to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Under TABOR, local voters may allow their respective government to "debruce" – that is, permit a county, municipality, or school district to eliminate the TABOR revenue limit, and then retain and spend all of the revenue it has collected. A majority of Colorado counties have “debruced” through this voter process. A ballot measure to “debruce” is on the ballot in November of this year.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and a minimum of five years of related work experience in budget and/or financial management.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, budget, and finance experience within a government setting and/or with multiple business lines and funds. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is preferred but not required. Demonstrated experience in change management, improving processes utilizing technology, developing long-term financial plans, delivering customer-focused services to a range of operations, and working effectively with executives and elected officials.

Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $185,000 – $205,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental, and vision (covered at 100%), car allowance, HSA, FSA, Life and AD&D Insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans, executive paid time off, holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, training and development, and a travel assistance program. The County provides a 401 (a) retirement plan administered by the Colorado Retirement Association (CRA). For more information about employee benefits, visit https://www.jeffco.us/1896/Employment-Benefits and download the 2024 Benefits Guide.

Residency in the County after employment is strongly encouraged and will be tied to relocation assistance.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com/portal/Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning October 18, 2024.