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Chief Financial Officer-Town of Clayton
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International City/County Management Association
Clayton, NC (In Person)
$157,321 Salary, Full-Time
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Chief Financial Officer-Town of Clayton Town of Clayton, NC The Town's award-winning Finance Department supports a rapidly growing community of more than 33,000 residents representing over $5 billion in assessed tax valuation, in addition to thousands of vendors, Town employees, and departments across the organization. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, the CFO provides executive leadership over the Town's financial operations, including financial reporting, long-range financial planning, capital financing, debt management, utility financial operations, grant compliance, audit coordination, and overall stewardship of public resources. The CFO establishes direction and accountability for financial policies, internal controls, operational procedures, reporting, and financial systems, while strengthening coordination, communication, and performance across the department and organization. The CFO leads a 21-person team spanning Accounting and Payroll, Procurement, and Utility Billing. With several anticipated retirements and key vacancies, this role presents a unique opportunity to assess and reshape the department's structure, build bench strength, and position the organization for long-term success. The next CFO will prioritize succession planning, knowledge transfer, recruitment, staff development, and cross-training to create a resilient, high-performing team. A major focus of the position will be advancing the Finance Department's reporting capabilities, internal coordination, and overall transparency, consistency, and accountability. This includes reviewing and modernizing financial policies and procedures; developing comprehensive SOPs and policy manuals; standardizing financial and procurement practices; streamlining workflows and approval processes; evaluating procurement, PCard, and reconciliation practices; strengthening grant compliance; and improving consistency across departments and enterprise functions. The CFO plays a critical role in safeguarding the Town's financial integrity by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, while proactively identifying and managing financial risks. The position also serves as a key advisor to the Town Manager and Executive Team, supporting operational and capital planning initiatives including water reclamation expansion, water supply capacity, public safety facilities, and future development impacts such as a potential stormwater utility. Clayton is seeking a forward-thinking and solutions-oriented financial leader who brings both technical expertise and strategic perspective. The successful candidate will be an innovative thinker who can evaluate utility rate structures, funding strategies, and enterprise fund sustainability while advancing long-range financial planning, capital financing strategies, debt management, and organizational forecasting to support the Town's continued growth and evolving service demands. How to Apply Post Date Jun 01, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 25, 2026 Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates, click on the Chief Financial Officer•Town of Clayton, NC title. Apply Now Job Details Salary $123,389•$191,253 Job Function Finance Director Position Type Full Time Town of Clayton Address