Chief Financial Officer Full Time

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $135,000.00 – $160,000.00 Annually DOQ.

Missoula County is seeking a CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER to join their team. This executive-level position is responsible for the strategic oversight of all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, grants, investments, and financial reporting. The CFO plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the County’s fiscal integrity, supporting long-term financial planning, and fostering a culture of public service and collaboration across departments.

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Complete job description and further information available at hrall@missoulacounty.us .

Representative Examples of Work

• Serve as the County’s Budget Officer, overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budgets including mill levy calculations.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to elected officials, chief officers, department heads, and staff.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Manage the County’s investment program, debt issuance, and capital financing strategies.
• Lead the County’s annual audit process and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Through the Financial Services Director supervise the Financial Services Department, including accounting, payroll, grants, and financial planning functions.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed legislation and represent the County in state and federal financial matters.
• Promote the effective use of the County’s Workday ERP system to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Foster a strong customer service orientation within the department, supporting both internal departments and external constituents.
• Serve as a member of the County’s Senior Management Team and contribute to organization-wide initiatives and strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, or budget administration, including supervisory experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Work is primarily performed in an office or meeting setting with occasional off-site meetings.
• This is an exempt position not subject to overtime under state or federal wage and hour laws.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.

Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County’s boundless opportunities.

Employer

Missoula County

Address

200 W Broadway

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-258-4874

Website

http://www.missoulacounty.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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