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.

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