Description
Missouri City, Texas, known as the “Show Me City,” is a vibrant and diverse suburban community located abutting the City of Houston and Sugar Land city limits, located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Covering 29.8 square miles, Missouri City is primarily part of Fort Bend County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and benefits from the economic vitality of the greater Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area, which has a population of over 7.3 million. With a diverse population of approximately 88,000, Missouri City offers a unique blend of metropolitan conveniences and suburban quality of life.
The ideal candidate for Missouri City’s CFO will be a forward-thinking, results-oriented financial leader with a proven track record of success in municipal finance. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering superior results. The candidate should possess strong analytical and strategic planning skills, strong computer and office systems skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including the City Council, city staff, and the public. The CFO has a strong team of professionals and consultants to meet City obligations for services and is expected to ‘lead from the front,’ supporting the team, setting a positive example, and guiding their collective success.
Key Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field. A master’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
-A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public sector finance, including supervisory experience.
-Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is highly desirable.
-Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and forecasting, debt management, financial reporting, treasury management, and procurement.
-Strong leadership and management skills with a focus on team development, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
-Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, city staff, and external stakeholders.
-Ability to present complex financial information in layman’s terms in a public setting.
-In-depth knowledge of municipal finance laws, regulations, and best practices. Extensive knowledge of economic development tools, long-term debt rules, and property tax structures, particularly within the State of Texas, are desired.
Missouri City offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for the Chief Financial Officer is +/- $175,000, dependent on qualifications.
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close at any time once a qualified candidate is selected. Prompt submission is strongly encouraged.
For more information on this position, contact:
Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
[email protected]
713-816-8639
