The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) is seeking a new Chief Financial Officer who will join us at our headquarters in Frankfort, Kentucky.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following items to Jeff Hale, Senior Associate,

Mercer Group Associates at jeffhale@localgovhrs.com by 6:00 PM EST, May 15, 2026:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of five job related references with email and phone contact information

Adobe (.pdf ) format is preferred.

Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions, please contact: Jeff Hale, Senior Associate: jeffhale@localgovhrs.com, (706) 371-6126      

About KACo

The Kentucky Association of Counties is a statewide organization that serves and supports Kentucky’s 120 counties through a comprehensive suite of programs and services. KACo provides legislative advocacy, legal services, financing services, insurance, training and education, member engagement, and IT and communications support, helping county governments operate more effectively and deliver essential services to their communities. To support these operations, KACo employs more than 40 full-time staff members.

About the position

In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of all financial and accounting activities, including budget planning, cash flow management, and the development of forward-looking predictive models to guide organizational growth. You will function as a primary advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, exercising independent judgment to ensure sound fiscal policy and long-term financial health. Additionally, the CFO represents the association to external partners, financial institutions, and auditors Maintaining the high standards of transparency and integrity that our members expect.

Beyond high-level strategy, the CFO provides critical administrative leadership by supervising accounting staff and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting. You will be responsible for maintaining rigorous internal controls, managing complex audits, and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulatory  standards. This includes overseeing sophisticated computer applications for financial record-keeping and staying current on nonprofit audit best practices. Backed by robust asset management and disciplined accounting procedures, your leadership will ensure that KACo remains a fiscally resilient resource for Kentucky counties. A full job description is available upon request.

Background and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related degree, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and significant leadership experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Five (5) years management level accounting experience
• Current knowledge of financial and accounting computer applications
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Must be able to work well with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of supervisory experience
• Experience in nonprofit local government insurance and financial services sectors
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with Sage (MAS 90) and Quickbooks software applications