DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

CFO
800 W Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary Range: $129,793.98 - $139,793.98

Anticipated Salary: $134,793.98

Grade: 28

Closing Date: November 16, 2026

Responsible for the planning, organizing and directing of the Program and Project Funding team, overseeing the financial management and lifecycle of the $11 billion Five Year Transportation Construction Program, including the more than $1 billion FHWA federal funds appropriated annually. Provide professional expertise to ensure agency is compliant with federal and state statutes regarding federal and state funding. Provide recommendations to division and agency leadership.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Oversee the financial delivery and lifecycle of the 5 year capital improvement program, ensure the obligation of more than $1Billion in Federal Aid, and the appropriate use of Federal, State and Regional funding. Oversee the Program and Project Funding teams, set priorities, provide guidance to managers and staff regarding operations.

Attend meetings, serve on teams, task forces and working groups with internal and external customers regarding transportation funding and
projects, including FHWA, COGs/MPOs and ADOT transportations staff. Participate in strategic planning, division management and leadership
meetings.

Review and prepare financial reports and analysis, communicate complex financial information, respond to internal and external stakeholder
inquiries and requests, including but not limited to FHWA, Board members, and auditors.

• Federal funds management
• Principles of financial management, accounting and budgeting
• State and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies regarding transportation funding and Capital Improvement Programs
• Automated accounting systems such as AZ360
• Microsoft and Google Suite applications, Excel and Access
• Guidance to financial staff

Skill in/with:

• Preparing, analyzing, interpreting and researching financial data
• Oral and written communication
• Planning, organizing and managing
• Interpersonal interaction
• Writing financial analysis, summaries, documents, policies, procedures and memos

Ability to:

• Communicate and prepare complex financial information
• Direct and coordinate the work of others
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Work in a team environment
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concern
• Coach, develop and set priorities for employees
• Develop continuous improvement practices and principles
• Comply with federal and state statutes
  

Master's degree is preferred. Ten years professional experience in accounting, finance or budgeting, including 5 years of managerial experiences, preference in transportation finance experience. Any combination of experience, education and training that meets the KSAs may be substituted.

Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, business or a related field.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and  the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8186 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8186 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.