The CityofManhattan is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is the City’s principal financial strategist and provides leadership, management, and oversight of all financial operations. Reporting to the City Manager, the CFO leads a team responsible for budgeting, accounting, investment management, financial reporting, debt management, and revenue collection.
TheCityisseekingacollaborative,strategicChiefFinancialOfficerwhobringsbothtechnicaldepthandorganizationalleadership.Successfulcandidateswilldemonstrate:
StrategicFinancialLeadership
- Abilitytothinkbeyondday-to-dayoperationsanddevelopforward-lookingfinancialstrategiesthatadvancecommunitypriorities.
MunicipalFinanceExpertise
- Demonstratedlocalgovernmentfinanceexperience,includingbudgetdevelopment,debtmanagement,treasuryandinvestments,andcapitalimprovementplanning.
CollaborativeLeadershipStyle
- BuildstrustthroughlisteningandpartnershipsandworkscollaborativelywithCityleaders,departmentdirectors,andemployees.
ClearCommunicationSkills
- Explainscomplexfinancialtopicsinaclear,approachablewaytopolicymakers,employees,andmembersofthepublic.
OrganizationalLeadership
- Experience building strong teams, empowering staff, and strengthening financial systems and processes.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on Friday, May 15, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for full consideration. Please submit your resume and a letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and what draws you to this opportunity.
To learn more or apply, visit:
https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2603Confidential inquiries are welcome. For additional information about this position, please contact:
Abby Ackers
Senior Executive Recruiter
aackers@cpshr.us
