Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, and oversee the operations and staff involved in the budget and planning, financial accounting and reporting, treasury management, payroll, grant activity, accounts payable, and to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the County.
Under the direction of the County Manager, the
Chief Financial Officer serves as the County’s principal financial steward, responsible for safeguarding public resources and advancing sound fiscal management practices. This position provides leadership over all financial operations, including budget and planning, accounting and financial reporting, treasury functions, payroll, grant activity, and accounts payable. The CFO plays a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, promoting accountability, and ensuring the County’s financial practices reflect excellence, compliance, and public trust and works collaboratively with the County Manager and Board of Commissioners to ensure that the County maintains its Triple AAA Bond Rating.
Cobb County Is Home Of
- The 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves and the 2025 MLB All Star Game
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, one of the most prestigious soccer facilities in North America housing Atlanta United’s First Team, Academy, and front office staff
- One of the largest amusement parks in the country, Six Flags Over Georgia
- Second largest University system in Georgia, Kennesaw State University
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Dobbins Air Reserve Base
- Cobb County Public Schools, one of the best school systems in the state of Georgia
- Several Fortune 500 companies
Essential Functions
Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County administrators and elected officials.
Develops, plans, and implements long- and short-term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the department: evaluates performance and effectiveness of current financial services, programs, and systems in relation to growing needs of the County; and identifies and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.
Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures for the department: reviews efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, methods, processes, and procedures; designs and implements new and revised policies and/or processes; and ensures department activities comply with established policies and standards.
Develops and administers budget for the department: forecasts funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; coordinates budget development with Division Managers; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; prepares and submits financial reports and documentation.
Directs the preparation, publication and distribution of the annual budget for the County: develops and monitors revenues and expenditures; monitors and maintains debt service requirements; prepares the preliminary budget with proposed alternatives; participates in long- and short-range financial planning, including forecasting all revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; and provides final review and correction to written reports and documents included in annual budget.
Manages accounting operations: ensures maintenance of accounting records and documentation; ensures set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk; oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, such as control systems, transaction-processing operations, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, debt payments, and adherence with policies and procedures; maintains chart of accounts; provides financial analyses; coordinates provision of information to external auditors; and monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
Oversees treasury operations: forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment; ensures sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements; maintains banking and credit rating agency relationships; arranges for equity and debt financing; invests funds; oversees pension investment and other funds; makes recommendations regarding liquidity; monitors adherence to policies and procedures and financial controls.
Prepares all necessary reports to meet legal requirements and assists in making financial decisions: submits all mandated reports to local, state and federal regulatory agencies or others as required; compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to financial matters; prepares, reviews, and/or analyzes a variety of financial documents; makes applicable calculations; and prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
Prepares, analyzes, distributes, and presents financial reports and executive summaries: consults with County administration and other officials to review financial operations and activities, review and resolve problems, receive advice and direction, and provide recommendations; attends Board of Commissioner's meetings; analyzes financial data and makes recommendations to assist County administrators and elected officials in making financial decisions; and prepares ordinances and resolutions as requested.
Oversees the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with governmental accounting standards; presents reports to external auditor for attestation as required by state law; compiles and evaluates information from County's financial system, data from other areas, departments, and other legal entities to incorporate into County financial statements; and determines appropriate internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required, supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in professional level financial accounting and reporting, treasury management, economic development and/or financial audits, to include lead or supervisory experience and seven years of experience in the field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's
Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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I understand that a resume must be attached to my online application in order for it to be deemed complete.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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Select the option that best describes your total years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, economic development, and/or financial audits.
- Less than 7 years
- 7–9 years
- 10–14 years
- 15 or more years
- No experience
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Select the option that best describes your total years of lead or supervisory experience overseeing professional-level financial staff.
- Less than 5 years
- 5–7 years
- 8–11 years
- 12 or more years
- No experience
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Describe your experience directing or leading the development of an annual governmental budget. Include the size of the budget, funding sources, and your role in forecasting revenues, expenditures, and capital needs.
See resume will not be accepted as an answer. Enter N/A for not applicable.
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Describe your experience managing accounting operations, including internal controls, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and compliance with policies and procedures.
See resume will not be accepted as an answer. Enter N/A for not applicable.
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Describe your experience overseeing the preparation and presentation of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) or equivalent governmental financial statements in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards.
See resume will not be accepted as an answer. Enter N/A for not applicable.
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Describe your experience overseeing treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, debt management, investments, banking relationships, or credit rating agencies.
See resume will not be accepted as an answer. Enter N/A for not applicable.
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Select the option that best describes your years of experience developing and implementing long-term financial strategies, policies, or procedures in a public-sector or similarly complex organization.
- 1–3 years
- 4–7 years
- 8 or more years
- No experience
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Select the option that best describes your years of experience preparing and presenting financial reports, executive summaries, or recommendations to senior leadership, boards, or elected officials.
- 1–3 years
- 4–6 years
- 7 or more years
- No experience
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Select the option that best describes your years of experience directly managing professional staff performance, including evaluations, employee development, and corrective or disciplinary actions.
- 1–3 years
- 4–6 years
- 7 or more years
- No experience
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Are you a Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance Officer?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, a credit check and
provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
