Chief Financial Officer

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

23h • $125,000

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This position will partner with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas needing improvement. If you have experience with fiscal responsibilities involving contracts and purchasing and knowledge of statistical analysis, we encourage you to apply.

Incumbents in these positions are experienced professionals within their area of expertise and are assigned responsibilities directing, overseeing, and managing a specific department, division, or similar business unit within an agency, board or commission for the State of Oklahoma. This position provides the leadership and vision necessary to ensure proper operational controls, business and fiscal processes, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems are established for effective growth and operational efficiency and efficacy. Incumbents in these positions ensure the services provided by their assigned department, division, or similar business unit comply with all federal and state laws, program guidelines, procedures, and processes, and other governing rules.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of education (master’s degree or doctorate) for one year of experience.
• NOTE: A maximum of two (2) years of education can be substituted for the three (3) years relevant professional experience.
• NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Must be willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned area of responsibility, such as administrative or operational services, informational technology, legal services, fiscal/financial services, and agency programs and services.
• Ensures the programs, services, operational policies, rules, and initiatives, for their department comply with all applicable federal and state laws, and program guidelines.
• Plans and directs the implementation of agency system-wide internal and external activities and processes for programs and internal business functions, such as fiscal/financial, legal, human resources, and contracts and purchasing services.
• Communicates effectively to internal and external partners and stakeholders, provide input at relevant intra-agency, interagency and external stakeholder meetings.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships both within the agency and with all external partners for the purpose of accomplishing the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Seeks innovative solutions in obtaining resources to achieve improvements in new or existing programs.
• Collaborates with other Chief Officers and senior-level executive staff of the organization to develop, implement, and maintain the short- and long-term goals and strategic plans to drive agency of agency programs and services, and achieve organizational objectives. This may include plans to accommodate the growth objectives of the agency, developing and implementing plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel, performing threats and opportunities analysis, conducting an environmental scan, developing the Continuity of Operations Plan (Disaster Recovery Plan), or other business and statistical analysis on the agency’s continued operations.
• Represents the agency on/in boards, committees, meetings or conferences. Including presenting agency information regarding the agency or assigned business unit(s) to the governing board or commission of the agency or similar venue.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive