Chief Financial Officer Job at Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) (Fort Lauderdale)

Chief Financial Officer

Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)

Location:
United States , Fort Lauderdale

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

208029.00 - 332014.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Broward County is seeking to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position requires the planning, direction and coordination of all of Broward County’s financial activities at the highest level of management, formulates long-range financial goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers, and servers as lead negotiator representing County Administration. As the Finance and Administrative Services Department Director, this position oversees all Divisions within the Department, is an integral part of the County’s executive management team, and has substantial interface with all departments of Broward County by providing assistance on highly complex financial and other related matters.

Job Responsibility:

Planning, direction and coordination of all of Broward County’s financial activities at the highest level of management
Formulates long-range financial goals for the organization
Develops policy and position papers
Serves as lead negotiator representing County Administration
Oversees all Divisions within the Finance and Administrative Services Department
Integral part of the County’s executive management team
Provides assistance to all departments on highly complex financial and other related matters
Assisting with formulating policy alternatives, developing goals and objectives, managing staff, administering the annual budget of the department, and directing financial operations of the County

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration, finance, or a closely related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public finance administration and general public administration including six (6) years in an executive or highly responsible administrative capacity
Solid foundation in public sector finance and a comprehensive understanding of local government operations
Strong analytical skills to assess financial data, trends, and risks
Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders
Solid experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and long-term strategic planning
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and public funding mechanisms unique to Florida
Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance
Exceptional leadership skills, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Proactive approach to optimizing resources and pursuing innovative financial solutions
Experience in leveraging technology for financial management and reporting
Confidence to stretch themselves and others in order to be innovative and take reasonable and appropriate risks
Master’s degree, hold a CPA Certification, and have some private finance experience in addition to the required public finance experience
Deep level of experience and understanding of both private and public sector financing
Data development that is meaningful to rating agencies
Expertise in risk management, debt structure, procurement, enterprise technology (IT), and tax collection
Knowledge and experience with ERP conversions
Record of highly successful communication skills both within and outside the department and with elected officials and the public at large

Nice to have:

Master’s degree
CPA Certification
Private finance experience
Experience and understanding of private sector financing
Data development meaningful to rating agencies
Expertise in risk management, debt structure, procurement, enterprise technology (IT), and tax collection
Knowledge and experience with ERP conversions
Record of highly successful communication skills

What we offer:

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – choice of two retirement plans: traditional pension plan or investment plan
Deferred Compensation – voluntary 457 plan
Flexible Spending Accounts – eligible health expenses and dependent care accounts
Health Savings Accounts – County contribution when electing High Deductible Health Plans
Vacation and Sick Leave – accrued biweekly
Job basis leave annually for exempt employees
Holidays – Eleven (11) holidays and two (2) personal days
Insurance Coverage – variety of benefit plans including Health, Dental, Vision, etc.
Life Insurance – $50,000 of group term life insurance
Executive-level Benefits – Auto Allowance, deferred compensation match up to 4%, one-time relocation package and moving expense reimbursement
Additional Benefits – Access to Credit Union, Employee Development and Personal Income Protection Plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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