Chief Financial Officer

MORPC

. Lead development, administration, monitoring, and forecasting of agency-wide budgets .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $133,805 - $176,454 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, grants management, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proven ability to lead finance operations, analyze complex financial data, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Financial ManagementGrants ManagementBudgetingGovernmental AccountingLeadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingInternal ControlsAudit CoordinationProcurement ManagementCash ManagementContract ReviewCompliance FunctionsFinancial AnalysisBudget Variance AnalysisFiscal Policy Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProfessional JudgmentRelationship ManagementTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Public SectorNonprofit AccountingFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Government ComplianceFinancial AuditsGrant RequirementsRisk ManagementFinancial Trends AnalysisExecutive Leadership Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, administration, monitoring, and forecasting of agency-wide budgets
Oversee financial management and compliance of federal, state, local, and private grants
Maintain internal controls for accounting, grants, procurement, payroll coordination, cash management, investments, debt, assets, and financial reporting
Oversee preparation, review, and presentation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and special financial reports
Coordinate the annual financial audit, single audit, and related reviews; serve as primary liaison to external auditors
Oversee financial statements, supporting schedules, management responses, and corrective action plans
Develop, recommend, implement, and monitor fiscal policies, procedures, and practices
Partner with department heads and managers on accounting, budgeting, cost allocation, grant funding, procurement, contract budgeting, project financial planning, and fiscal controls
Oversee contract administration and provide CFO approval when appropriate
Coordinate with legal counsel on contractual and other non-HR legal matters
Support the Executive Director and legal counsel on litigation and other matters involving financial, contractual, insurance, or risk-management implications
Direct Finance Department operations and staff, including assignments, performance expectations, professional development, process improvement, succession planning, and cross-training
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, grant, procurement, tax, and payroll reporting requirements, Board policies, bylaws, and agency procedures
Analyze financial trends, funding scenarios, project performance, staffing and program costs, budget variances, risks, and opportunities
Provide financial updates, reports, studies, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership, Board officers, committees, and Commission
Serve as lead staff representative to the Reserve and Investment Subcommittee
Communicate complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences
Foster a positive, values-driven workplace culture within the Finance Department
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field required
Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in governmental, nonprofit, or public-sector accounting and financial management
Leadership responsibility for budgeting, financial reporting, grants management and single audits, internal controls, and compliance functions
Knowledge of governmental accounting, public finance, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, grants fiscal management, internal controls, procurement-related fiscal controls, audit coordination, contract review, and compliance for local or regional government entities
Ability to lead the financial functions of a regional planning commission
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, local, and grant requirements
Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate financial risks and recommendations clearly
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and remain neutral and objective when addressing difficult financial, policy, or political issues
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while performing computer-based work
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to move throughout office and meeting location
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds
Ability to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities
Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, board members, executive leadership, department directors and leaders, auditors, legal counsel, funders, and staff
Experience with public-sector procurement, contract review, and work with boards, commissions, or elected/appointed officials is preferred
Candidates must currently have valid U.S. work authorization; MORPC cannot provide new H-1B visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free system-wide transit pass and discounted alternative transportation options
Flexible schedules and remote work options for eligible permanent positions
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance, professional development incentives, and leadership programs
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Participation in OPERS and optional deferred compensation plans