Chief Financial Officer

The El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund, established in 1920, provides retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to the uniformed public safety employees of El Paso. Managing nearly $2 billion in assets for 1,211 police and 854 firefighter retirees, we are committed to ensuring the financial security and well-being of our members through prudent management and strategic planning.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Chief Financial O􀆯icer (CFO) to oversee all

financial aspects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government finance and accounting,

excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of public pension fund operations. The CFO must

reside in the El Paso region but works remotely, attending monthly and occasional special meetings.

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the financial operations of the Fund.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain financial systems, processes, and internal control
• Document and maintain written policies and procedures for financial operations.
• Provide financial management leadership to the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, Board
• Committees, external auditors, and consultants.
• Supervise financial-related activities, including accounts payable, payroll administration, financial reporting, capital assets accounting, and cash management.
• Ensure transparency and compliance with accounting standards, procedures, and legal
• requirements.
• Hire, train, manage, and evaluate accounting sta􀆯.
• Appraise the organization's financial position and prepare regular and ad hoc reports.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and manage the annual budgeting process, long-range financial
• planning, requests for proposal documents, and financial strategies.
• Participate in due diligence e􀆯orts, ensuring all necessary financial information and compliance requirements are met.
• Account for Fund investments, working closely with investment advisors and Trustees.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to support overall Fund mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing public pension funds or similar financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of investment management, financial planning, and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven abilities to devise the organizational budget; lead and develop high-performing teams; work independently; develop and implement policies and procedures; prepare various reports and documents; prioritize work and multitask.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP for government accounting and reporting principles, relevant laws and regulations, auditing standards, financial systems, and long-range planning methods.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $164,970 to $279,476, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial security of public safety employees.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications

and experience to Lena H. Ellis at l.ellis@epfppf.org. Position is open until filled.

Contact Information: For more information about the position, please contact Lena H. Ellis at 915-771-8111.