Chief Financial Officer, West Virginia Office of the Inspector General

Position Summary

The Office of Inspector General is seeking a strategic and highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to direct comprehensive financial operations in support of the agency’s mission.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO ) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the agency’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting the agency’s mission to serve the public. The CFO directs budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, grants management, and fiscal planning .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all agency financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and agency financial regulations and policies.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee preparation of annual operating budget.
• Manage internal audits and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Supervise finance staff and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
• Monitor grant funding, cost allocation, and financial performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant executive-level financial management experience, preferably within state government, public sector, or human services organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting standards, public budgeting, and grant management.
• Experience working in Human Services agencies or programs strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with the OASIS Financial Management System financial management system preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing complex budgets and multiple funding sources.

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with federal and state funding requirements for human services programs.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and process improvements.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, boards, legislators, or oversight bodies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Personnel management and team development.
• Advanced financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.