Southeast Texas Chapter - Texas Society of CPAs

Are you a strategic, relationship-driven financial leader with deep expertise in municipal finance and a passion for public service? If so, apply to be Amarillo’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO)!

The City of Amarillo is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking executive who can lead complex financial operations, enhance transparency, and guide long-term fiscal strategies. We’re looking for an exceptional collaborator who is:

• Skilled in governmental budgeting and financial reporting
• Adept at communicating complex financial concepts to all audiences
• Experienced in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and revenue optimization to ensure fiscal stability and sustainability

Amarillo is a welcoming, fast-growing community of 200,000+ residents, known for its affordability, strong local pride, and blend of Western heritage with modern innovation. Located in the Texas Panhandle along historic Route 66, Amarillo offers big-city amenities while maintaining its signature small-town feel, where neighbors know one another and community spirit runs deep.

As part of the City Manager's Office, the Chief Financial Officer oversees the Finance Department to promote excellence and efficiency in the City’s accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, debt issuances, and fiscal oversight functions. The position also coordinates financial matters with multiple boards and partner entities. Reporting to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer provides strategic financial leadership and oversight functions of the City’s $557 million budget, ensuring fiscal sustainability, transparency, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The CFO directly oversees the Finance Director, who is responsible for supervising the Divisions of Finance, Purchasing, Utility Billing, and Vital Statistics.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced municipal finance executive who brings strategic insight, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style. The successor CFO should excel at building trust with the City Manager, Mayor & City Council, department heads, staff, and external partners. They will demonstrate strong financial acumen, a commitment to innovation, best management practices, and the ability to navigate multiple concurrent projects with accuracy and accountability. A passion for public service, adaptability, and a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset is also desired.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience
• At least 5 years in an executive or leadership role managing $200M+ budgets
• CPA license
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, MPA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• Experience with large-scale ERP implementations
• Experience with municipal debt management and bond issuance

The starting salary range is $143,208 - $217,492, depending on experience and qualifications.

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/amarillo-tx-chief-financial-officer/

For more information on this position, contact:

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development

DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com

863-860-9314