The City of Pearland Seeks Chief Financial OfficerThe City of Pearland, Texas was among the top five fastest-growing cities in Texas last year, and among the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Pearland offers all of the best attributes of a small town- great parks and recreational amenities; shopping and dining choices for every occasion; and a safe environment- and has been named one of the safest cities in America by 24/7 WallSt.com.The City of Pearland operates under a council-manager form of government and is comprised of a Mayor and seven Council Members. The City is adopting a High Performance Organization culture, emphasizing teamwork and leadership at all levels. The Finance Department’s mission is to serve as fiscal stewards of the City’s resources by providing financial services in an accurate, efficient, ethical, and innovative manner by building a bond of trust in accordance with best recognized practices and principles of governmental finance. The CFO manages the Finance Department and directs the financial information systems for the City by preparing financial reports that analyze the cost of municipal operations and revenues generated; coordinates the compilation of fiscal information to outline the City’s financial position for fund disbursements, interest earnings, and projected revenues based upon past, present, and future operations.The City seeks qualified candidates for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information to different audiences both internally and externally. The CFO requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, public administration or a closely related field (master’s preferred) and 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance or management. Designation as a CPA is desired. The City seeks a candidate with a strong background in fund accounting, utility billing, and the technical aspects of leading a multi-division department.For more information on this position contact:Heather Johnston, Sr. Vice President
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