Chief Financial Officer

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2026548 Position Title Chief Financial Officer Position # #9000037 FLSA Exempt Classification Type Supervisory/Management Department Fiscal Services Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

After hours as needed

Hiring Pay Rate Depends on Qualifications Posting Opening Date 04/30/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

With broad guidance from the City Manager, oversees the Fiscal Services Department to achieve maximum levels of City services consistent with fiscal guidelines and the City's mission. Directs the development of and approves policies and procedures within the department that facilitate attainment of operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides administrative direction and supervision to the municipal's financial activities including budget preparation, cash management, city investment program, bank relations, accounting functions, purchasing, debt management and planning, financial reporting and audit management.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g., interviewing, selecting, evaluating, supervising, training, disciplining, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.
• Assists City Manager's office and other departments in preparation of city's annual budget.
• Oversees the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and coordinates the annual audit of the City.
• Oversees and manages city's investment program and depository contract.
• Directs the disbursement of all moneys and controls all expenditures to ensure that internal financial controls are in place and functioning.
• Oversees a general accounting system and payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Submits to City Manager and Council regular statements of financial condition of the City.
• Negotiates contracts for financial services such as banking agreements, investment services, etc.
• Manages all public funds belonging to or under the control of the City; invests all funds.
• Develops, implements, ensures compliance City and Fiscal services policies, procedures, and laws for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of Department operations.
• Represents the City at various meetings including City Council meetings, staff meetings, professional association meetings, and other meetings as necessary and responds to inquiries regarding the Department's functions as well as makes presentations when requested.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience, including prior senior management responsibility.

Preferred:

• Municipal experience.
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation experience.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Department operations, including services, activities, staffing, facilities, and equipment.
• Principles and practices of municipal finance administration and accounting.
• Principles and practices of supervision including effective leadership styles and methods, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
• Financial management, budget preparation, expenditure control, and record keeping.
• Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

Ability to:

• Display unquestionable ethical standards.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Interpret and apply broad standards and policies to divisional operations.
• Maintain a high degree of organization, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations to specific accounting and financial situations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.
• Think strategically and provide innovative and effective recommendations.
• Make independent judgments regarding appropriate responses to routine and non-routine questions or situations.
• Speak before City Council, and public and professional groups, about the City's financial plans, objectives, policies & programs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and issues.
• Ensure compliance with City and departmental administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide City staff and management with sound advice and information regarding incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments, City officials, and the public.

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and change management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be a strong public speaker.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to handle escalated customer inquiries.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn job-specific software programs and applications used by the City of Bryan and the department as needed.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving; use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines; and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, calculator, and vehicle.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

• Yes

• No

• • Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

• City of Bryan Website

• City of Bryan Social Media

• City of Bryan Employment Office

• City of Bryan Employee

• Friend/Relative

• Indeed

• Google

• Glassdoor

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Texas Municipal League

• Careers in Government

• Television Station

• Radio Station

• Newspaper

• Career Fair (specify location below)

• College/University Website (specify school below)

• Other Website (specify below)

• Other Source (specify below)

• Unknown

• If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is the highest level of education completed? (Make sure this information is reflected under the Education History Section of the application)

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD

• • Do you possess municipal government experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently possess a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification?

• Yes

• No

• • What accounting software(s) and other computer application(s) have you worked in and have comprehensive knowledge utilizing?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you possess previous experience in a lead position or in a supervisory/management position?

• Yes

• No

• • In your previous lead/supervisory/management position(s), how many people did you oversee (directly and/or indirectly)? What sort of supervisory responsibilities did you perform? (If no experience, enter N/A.)

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Certification(s)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation