Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
The Chief Financial Officer provides citywide financial leadership, ensuring sound stewardship of public funds and reliable reporting that supports informed decision-making. This onsite, full-time role in Pharr, TX oversees financial strategy and governance across accounting, investments, and debt management. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining accounting and financial policies; managing investment and debt management practices; staying current with GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements; preparing the Quarterly Investment Report and affirming compliance with PFIA and Authority policy; and serving as the primary financial liaison to external auditors, including communicating significant operational changes and resolving complex audit matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in local or state government finance
Nice To Haves
- CPA
- CGFO
- LGPP
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining accounting and financial policies
- Managing investment and debt management practices
- Staying current with GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
- Preparing the Quarterly Investment Report and affirming compliance with PFIA and Authority policy
- Serving as the primary financial liaison to external auditors, including communicating significant operational changes and resolving complex audit matters
- Reviewing financial activity
- Confirming controls are functioning as expected
- Aligning near-term actions with longer-range fiscal plans
- Checking progress on reporting timelines
- Reviewing items that may affect compliance
- Preparing materials that translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready updates
- Coordinating with audit partners to address open questions and ensure documentation is complete
- Tracking emerging GASB guidance and assessing how upcoming changes may impact reporting and policy
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
