Chief Financial Officer

Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, located adjacent to Philadelphia, with a population of 87,000, seeks an experienced finance professional for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Township has a Home-Rule Charter with a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer. There are four at-large Council Members, while seven Members are elected from districts. The Mayor and Council hire the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to manage the daily operations and implement the Mayor and Council’s vision and policies.

Upper Darby Township is a diverse community, as reflected in its motto “The World in One Place”. The Township has a 2025 General Fund Budget of $104.7 million.

The Upper Darby CFO is responsible for planning and coordinating all municipal financial transactions, financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, debt and cash management; as well as internal audit, investment and grants management, payroll, revenue collection, risk management and pension administration. The ideal candidate for the position will be a hands-on, technical accounting executive who is experienced in municipal finance and compliance with GASB/GAAP. Experience in managing financial portfolios, along with debt service and capital investment is desired. The candidate needs to be authoritative, transparent and accountable with excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred. Local/State government financial management experience is highly desired. Ten years of progressively more responsible financial management experience preferred, with at least four years in a supervisory management role.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Upper Darby CFO can expect a salary between $155,000 and $175,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and four professional references by November 22, 2025 to David Deutsch, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates, at daviddeutsch610@gmail.com. Any questions, please call 301.343.6033