Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares the annual budget and schedule of rates, fees and charges.
• Uses sophisticated financial models; manages cash flow associated with timing and level of debt financing; ensures compliance with federal and state laws including related reporting requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date policies; makes decisions on the timing of debt issuances in consideration of market conditions and on selection of debt financing partners.
• Secures and administers outside funding such as bonds, loans and grants.
• Prepares highly complex financial statements, reports and presentations for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
• Interacts with local, state, and federal agencies; reviews and awards various contracts for services and/or construction with approval of the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Manages projects by developing various plans; organizing departmental activities; solving problems; conducting internal document review; and coordinating with legal counsel.
• Provides highly complex administrative support to the Executive Director and serves as Acting Executive Director.
• Supports and leads a team of professionals in the following positions: Director of Finance, Director of Community Relations, Director of Human Resources and Director of Information Technology.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, economics; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with three years of senior management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accounting license and/or North Carolina Finance Officers’ Certification and/or Certified Public Finance Officer designation from the Government Finance Officers Association preferred.
• Deep understanding of local government financing, accounting, budgeting, and purchasing laws.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into easily understood presentations for boards of directors and the public.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead, mentor and coach.
• A service-oriented attitude, professionalism, and a passion to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment are necessary.

Supplemental Information

Pay and Benefits
Salary Range is $150,750 - $226,125
Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution
Retirement Health Savings account Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave
Twelve Paid Holidays
Educational Reimbursement: Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
Cell Phone Stipend
Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or state agency employer?
Much, much more!

Team members are our most important resource.
OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences.
We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.
Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity.
This recruitment will close August 6, 2026.
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