Chief Financial Officer
City of Pharr•Pharr, TX
•Onsite
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.
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
