Chief Financial Officer

Position Opening: Chief Financial Officer

As part of a planned succession, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), an economic development organization, seeks a Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the successful CFO candidate will have oversight and management responsibilities for the functional areas of finance, operations, and portfolio management.

A partial list of responsibilities include:

• Oversee, direct, and maintain the accounting system.


• Oversee the cash management function.


• Assure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.


• Participate in long-term business and financial planning.


• Budget preparation and financial management of CCIDA and its affiliates.


• Direct, interpret and assure compliance with Federal and State laws/regulations including Uniform


• Guidance, Public Authorities Accountability Act and NYS General Municipal Law.


• Ensure that CCIDA meets fiduciary responsibilities relating to PILOTs (Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes).


• Coordinate all outside organizational audits; manage regulatory audits/reviews.


• Ensure attainment of the financial plan, contract authorization, policy development/implementation, and regulatory compliance.


• Direct management and operations of core portfolio categories.


• In conjunction with the CEO, Board Chair, and project managers, ensure proper processes are followed for projects from collection of applications through project closing.


• Manage loan funds for CCIDA and its affiliates.


• Provide leadership and direct involvement in the grant process, including identifying opportunities.


• HR management and oversight.

Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, and preferably a Master’s degree, along with public accounting experience; and five (5) years of management experience in a setting comparable in scope to CCIDA. A CPA is preferred.

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Other key competencies and qualities include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Preparation of financial statements


• Loan/grant processing


• Governmental accounting


• Experience with bonds and PILOTs


• State and Federal reporting


• Ability to work collegially as part of a high-performing team

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $140,000/year
Location: Jamestown, NY

About CCIDA - The CCIDA is an economic development organization authorized and empowered by the State of New York to make Chautauqua County a better place to work, live, and visit. It facilitates development by attracting new businesses, while promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Assistance in the form of incentives – tax abatements, low interest loans, and bond financing – enhances the opportunities for job creation and retention of businesses in Chautauqua County, New York. 

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