Axios Professional Recruiting is seeking a dynamic and engaging individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact as a proven finance leader. Our client in Ionia is looking for an exceptional, experienced Finance Director to oversee a $50 million annual budget and provide direct, connected support to leadership and departments within the organization.
Finance Director Overview
- Oversee financial reporting and preparation of financial statements; coordinates annual and special audits; supervise the year-end closing of financial records.
- Responsible for maintaining accounting and budgeting records, general ledger, accounts
payable, 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; 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.
Finance Director 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.
- Collaboration with other department heads and elected officials.
- Proficient in BS&A and Precision software desirable.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems.
Finance Director Benefits
- 95% Employer Paid Healthcare Premium
- Employer contribution to health savings account
- Employer paid group life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite HealthBar nurse
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnification, and critical illness plans
- 401(a) defined contribution plan with 5% employer contribution
- Personal Days
- Vacation days