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- Gunnison, Colorado
- Gunnison County
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Other
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Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Gunnison, Colorado 81230 United States Gunnison County Full Time $108,859 – 153,981 Aug 25, 2025
Employer:
Gunnison County
GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.
Summary
Gunnison County is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join this progressive, high-performing organization located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Gunnison County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a booming tourist community who enjoy a mountain culture and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. The County is governed by an elected three-member Board of County Commissioners and operates with a 2025 budget of $73 million and a team of 222 FTEs.
Job Description
Gunnison County is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join this progressive, high-performing organization located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Gunnison County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a booming tourist community who enjoy a mountain culture and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. The County is governed by an elected three-member Board of County Commissioners and operates with a 2025 budget of $73 million and a team of 222 FTEs.
THE DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer manages payroll and accounting staff and is responsible for all areas relating to financial accounting. The Deputy CFO addresses tight deadlines and a variety of finance and accounting activities including general ledger preparation, management and financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Finance department operates with a budget of $655,037 and 8 FTEs. Direct reports include Senior Accountants (2) and indirect reports include Accountant I (3), Accountant II, and HR and Payroll Administrator. In addition to two long-tenured staff members, most departmental staff have been with the County for less than two years.
WHY APPLY
Gunnison County is a stable, well-managed organization comprised of a talented and experienced management team. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) will join a team of dedicated finance professionals to support service to other County departments and the residents of Gunnison County. The County has been the recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for its commitment to data-driven performance management and the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of a professionally managed County and live in a beautiful mountainous region noted for its high quality of life.
Job Requirements
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Additional Information
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