CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting functions for the organization and its affiliated entities
• Partner with the CEO on the annual budget, the strategic operating plan, and key organizational decisions
• Oversee investment strategy, cash flow, banking activity, and internal controls
• Manage the general ledger and all bookkeeping functions
• Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, GAAP, and grant requirements across dozens of federal, state, and local funding sources
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team of four
• Represent the organization at regional, state, and community meetings as needed
• Identify funding opportunities that support regional planning and community development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Solid, hands-on governmental accounting background (GAAP, OMB guidance, grant compliance)
• Experience managing diverse funding portfolios, including federal, state, and local grants
• Strong communicator who can build trust with an experienced team that has a range of personalities
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and a willingness to work alongside your team, not just manage from above

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA or CPFO certification
• Prior experience with a regional council, MPO/TPO, or similar governmental planning agency

Details

Location: Pensacola, FL area (Northwest Florida)
Schedule: Hybrid, approximately 80% remote, with quarterly all-staff meetings and periodic regional travel
Duration: Direct hire, permanent placement, with full benefits
Pay Rate: Starting at $115,000 annually, based on experience