Finance Director

Company Description

Cass County, located in the heart of Michigan, is home to over 50,000 residents, both year-round and seasonal. Known for its thriving agriculture, abundant recreational opportunities, and robust industry, the county spans 508 square miles of picturesque landscapes. Cass County provides a community-focused environment with a strong commitment to service and development for its residents. The county's government is dedicated to ensuring strong financial health and sustainable growth for the region.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cassopolis, MI, for a Finance Director. The Finance Director will oversee financial planning and reporting processes, prepare and review financial statements, manage budgets, and ensure accurate financial reporting in alignment with government regulations. The role involves analyzing financial data, developing comprehensive reports, and contributing to strategic decision-making. Collaboration with other departments and offices to effectively manage public funds and ensure financial sustainability is an integral part of this position.

This position is under the supervision of the County Administrator. Essential functions include:

• Performing a variety of complex professional, administrative and accounting/finance functions for the County
• Performing cost control activities
• Monitoring revenues and expenditures
• Preparing and managing annual budget
• Assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds
• Providing professional financial advice to the county administrator and board of commissioners
• Making presentations at various county meetings
• Preparing and overseeing the county’s annual audit
• Developing financial studies and plans
• Forecasting, estimating and monitoring the financial condition of the county to assure its fiscal well-being
• Creating funds and department line items as needed

Initial salary range is $87,194 - $100,277.

Requirements

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or finance work
• CPA or CPFO is preferred but not required.
• Must have considerable knowledge and use of GAAP, fund accounting theory, principles and practices, public finance, fiscal planning, budgetary, accounting and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional integrity and respect for colleagues, co-workers, public and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Please send completed application, cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email at hr@cassco.org or by mail to: Human Resources, County Administrator’s Office, 120 N. Broadway, Suite #300, Cassopolis, MI 49031.

Cass County has a drug testing policy, and an offer of employment will not be extended to any candidate who fails the drug test. Employment will also be contingent on the successful completion of an employee background check. Cass County is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Employment application can be obtained at https://www.casscountymi.org/FormCenter/Online-Forms-7/Application-for-Employment-53