Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO plans, manages and directs all financial and accounting activities of the Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund (“Fund”); establishes compliant and efficient processes to ensure timely and accurate accounting practices and internal controls; provides professional assistance and guidance in developing fiscal policies; directs and coordinates systems development; directs and coordinates the preparation of financial statements, accounting, tax and other financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; facilitates annual financial statement audits; reviews investment manager and custodial reports; monitors cash position, asset allocation and departmental expenditures; is responsible for accounts payable, staff payroll, tax compliance, and GASB and GAAP compliance; develops long-term strategic planning to meet strategic objectives; and serves as a member of the Fund’s senior management team.
The CFO has primary responsibility for managing the Fund’s external information technology (IT) providers and ensuring that staff’s technology needs are properly met. The CFO also manages the Fund’s property manager to ensure that the facilities are well-maintained, leased and operational. This is a supervisory position.
TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to HR@fwretirement.org by September 30, 2024. |
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Position: |
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
| Organization: |
Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund |
| Location: |
Fort Worth, TX
United States
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| Salary: |
$162,610 – $231,051 |
| Posting Start Date: |
9/6/2024 |
| Date Posted: |
9/6/2024 |
| Requirements |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of financial management and control mechanisms; organizational development; principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) principles and changes; financial and operational auditing standards and techniques; preparation of financial statements, notes and supplementary schedules; preparation of bank and securities reconciliations; preparation of Federal and State tax reports; actuarial principles and concepts; investment products, services and guidelines; budget preparation and monitoring.
Must have ability to effectively manage and supervise financial operations; manage, coordinate, supervise and evaluate budgets and other financial activities; prepare complex financial reports; analyze and interpret applicable Federal and State laws, codes and regulations; supervise and train assigned staff; express ideas effectively in oral and written form; present financial items to the Audit & Budget Committee and the Board of Trustees, responding to questions and direction in public meetings; develop and maintain positive working relationships with trustees, consultants, investment managers, plan participants and other stakeholders; and analyze and interpret private equity and private credit investment documents.
Must be a team player and able to establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, the Board of Trustees and outside service providers, and must also have the ability to encourage similar behavior in subordinates. Must be able to make rational, thoughtful, and often difficult decisions on a timely basis.
Education, Formal Training, or Experience:
Extensive education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administrator or closely related field, and certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
Experience: At least seven (7), preferably ten (10) or more, years of full-time progressively responsible financial management experience. Supervisory experience is required.
Other: Must be comfortable with detail and analysis work that requires a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to communicate both in written and verbal form with stakeholders on matters relating to contributions, retirement and actuarial matters. Familiarity with standard office machines and the ability to proficiently use a computer and calculator. Advanced proficiency with Excel. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and other related financial software.
A high degree of independent judgment and discretion are required in the administration of accounting and operations for the Fund. |
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This listing expires on: 11/5/2024 |
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