Position Title: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Financial Administration
Reports To: Mayor and Board of Aldermen
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervises: City Clerk, Comptroller, Deputy Clerks, Accounts Payable Clerks

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leader for the City of Oxford, Mississippi, responsible for the financial integrity, transparency, and long-term sustainability of the City. This forward-thinking and visionary role leads a multifaceted team and oversees all aspects of municipal finance; including budgeting, tax collection, investments, procurement, employee benefits, records management and Inventory.

The CFO plays a critical role in strategic planning, policy development, and high-level decision-making, ensuring that Oxford remains fiscally strong while preparing for future growth. This position also serves as a primary liaison with the Mississippi Municipal League and other governmental and financial partners.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the City’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets in alignment with long-term strategic goals.


• Provide regular financial reports, projections, and recommendations to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and department heads.


• Lead the City’s financial planning efforts, including forecasting, investment strategy and debt management.


• Monitor economic trends and emerging financial risks to advise on proactive policy development.

Tax Collection & Revenue Management

• Oversee the billing, collection, and reconciliation of all municipal taxes, including sales, tourism and franchise taxes.


• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and remittance of revenues to appropriate state and local agencies.

Employee Benefits & Insurance

• Administer the City’s retirement programs, including PERS and supplemental retirement options.


• Lead the evaluation and potential transition to a self-insured health plan and manage its administration if implemented.


• Coordinate with benefits providers, auditors, and legal advisors to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.

Procurement, Inventory & Accounts Payable

• Supervise procurement and purchasing processes, ensuring legal compliance, cost-effectiveness and accountability.


• Oversee inventory tracking and asset management citywide.


• Ensure efficient processing and reconciliation of accounts payable.

Records & Transparency

• Manage the processing of public records requests in compliance with Mississippi public records law.


• Maintain accurate and secure financial documentation in coordination with the City Clerk’s office.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide strategic leadership to direct reports, including the City Clerk, Comptroller, four Deputy Clerks.


• Foster a culture of professionalism, accuracy, innovation and service within the Finance Department.


• Ensure proper training, internal controls and staff development.

External Collaboration

• Represent the City in all financial dealings with banks, auditors, bond counsel and investment consultants.


• Serve as the City’s financial liaison to the Mississippi Municipal League (MML), staying informed on legislation, training and municipal finance trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including leadership of a finance team.


• Strong knowledge of municipal accounting standards (GAAP), public budgeting, procurement laws, and governmental reporting requirements.


• Proven ability to interpret financial data, manage large budgets and provide strategic recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or Master’s degree in related field.


• Experience working within a municipal or county government.


• Demonstrated leadership in evaluating or managing self-insured health plans.


• Engagement with the Mississippi Municipal League (MML) through leadership, committee work, or policy involvement.


• Familiarity with PERS and other public retirement systems.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.


• Visionary mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.


• Strong leadership and team development skills.


• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and accountability.


• Proficient in financial systems, Tyler software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, salaried position with benefits.


• Office-based, with occasional evening meetings required.


• Attendance at Board of Aldermen meetings and city functions will be required.

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