Chief Financial Officer

Job Board Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Post Date
4/10/2026

Expiration Date
5/6/2026

Details:
The City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial operations and serve on the executive leadership team. This role oversees a $724.7M budget across 27 departments, leads a team of 45, and ensures strong financial stewardship, transparency, and strategic planning. This is a unique opportunity for a proven financial leader to join a management team that is positioning the organization for long-term success through a focus on strategic initiatives and implementation of best practices. The CFO serves as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, responsible for sound financial stewardship, maintaining fiscal transparency, and strengthening financial comprehension internally with staff and departments and externally with elected officials, residents, and stakeholders. Working with a team of both experienced and recent members, the next CFO will play a leading role in building the departmental culture, implementing best financial practices, and establishing clear, consistent direction for financial excellence with organizational partners.


Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
7–10 years of government finance experience
Strong leadership and communication skills

Comments:
Apply by: May 6, 2026
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates