What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Ionia County?
Director of Finance, Ionia County
Are you a dynamic and engaging individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact as a proven finance leader? Ionia County is looking for an exceptional, experienced Finance Director to oversee a $50 million annual budget and provide direct, connected support to County leadership and departments.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Oversee financial reporting and preparation of financial statements; coordinate annual and special audits; supervise the year-end closing of financial records.
- Responsible for maintaining accounting and budgeting records, general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Develop and administer the County budget in collaboration with the County Administrator and Department Heads; work with departments in developing budget requests and revenue and expense projections.
- Attend County board meetings and committee meetings as required
- Complete special projects and make presentations; prepare various financial reports required by the Board and state & federal agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- Five or more years in professional accounting or financial management in a municipal setting preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and legal regulations of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and investing; understanding of the methods and techniques of financial analysis, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, proven ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Proficient in BS&A and Precision software desirable.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems.
Benefits
- 95% Employer Paid Healthcare Premium
- Employer contribution to health savings account ($600 for single, $1200 for double/family
- Employer-paid group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnification, and critical illness plans
- 401(a) defined contribution plan with 5% employer contribution
- Voluntary 457 plan (pre-tax or Roth IRAs)
- Personal Days – 1 per month
- Vacation Days
For a complete job description, please visit www.ioniacounty.org/hr
Please submit an Ionia County application form, found at www.ioniacounty.org/hr, cover letter, resume, letters of reference, and any current, applicable certifications to hr@ioniacounty.org, or via mail to Ionia County, Attn: HR, 101 W. Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846.
Date Closing: until filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $89,648.00 - $109,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $89,648 - $109,200