Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join Gunnison County, a progressive, high-performing organization located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a thriving tourism industry. The County operates with a 2025 budget of $73 million and 222 FTEs.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and manages payroll and accounting staff; oversees all areas relating to financial accounting.
• Addresses tight deadlines and performs general ledger preparation, management and financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and support of budget and forecast activities.
• The Finance department operates with a budget of $655,037 and 8 FTEs. Direct reports include Senior Accountants (2); indirect reports include Accountant I (3), Accountant II, and HR and Payroll Administrator.
• Most departmental staff have been with the County for less than two years, with two long-tenured staff members.

Why Gunnison County

Gunnison County is a stable, well-managed organization comprised of a talented and experienced management team. The Deputy CFO will join a team of dedicated finance professionals to support service to other County departments and the residents of Gunnison County. The County has been recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for its commitment to data-driven performance management and the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of a professionally managed County and live in a beautiful mountainous region noted for its high quality of life.

Details

• Location: Gunnison County, CO
• Salary: $108,859.10 - $153,981.08
• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Government Administration

Gunnison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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