Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company: Well-regarded public library system Industry Libraries Type Government Agency Founded 1873 Employees 201-500 Categories Libraries Archiving Information Cultural Activities Internet Technology Cities Kansas City Towns & Municipalities

About the Role: The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic financial leader, guiding the organization's complex public-sector operations, driving long-term planning, and ensuring fiscal accountability. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial management and budgeting, leading teams, and improving financial systems and processes. Effective communication of complex financial information to diverse stakeholders is also a key aspect of the role. Applicants for the Chief Financial Officer position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8-10 years of leadership experience in financial operations, with at least 3 years in governmental accounting. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative executive, adept at leading teams, and have a strong background in public-sector financial management. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with regional public finance and property taxation, a CPA designation or related certification, and experience with public funding, audits, and financial systems. The role requires a candidate who is both strategic and operationally focused, with a proven track record in the public sector. Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer Functions Finance