Chief Financial Officer
COCONINO COUNTY is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer who will lead the County’s long-term strategic financial efforts as well as engage and lead the Finance Department’s team of seasoned professionals. The individual will represent the County and County Board of Supervisors to citizens, outside agencies and partners. The Chief Financial Officer is a member of the County Manager’s Leadership Team, reporting directly to the County Manager and will perform work of unusual difficulty directing the financial operations of the organization. Coconino County is nationally recognized for its strong and innovative financial philosophy and practices, and an ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to continue to build on this success. The Chief Financial Officer is a key contributor to the transformational leadership vision of Coconino County that supports a strong sense of belonging and deep trust. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership success in a comparable or larger complex organization, a deep understanding of financial challenges and opportunities, an experienced financial subject matter expert with governmental accounting experience, a commitment to public service, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, high-demand and collegial environment.
This is an opportunity to join one of the top employers in Northern Arizona. The Finance Department is located at the County’s Administration Center in Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,000 feet—an area known for fresh air, spectacular beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and fourseason outdoor activity. Incentives include far-reaching opportunities to contribute to an empowered team culture and generous comprehensive salary/benefits package.