Assistant Finance Director

Grand Blanc Township; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

Grand Blanc Township seeks an Assistant Finance Director to support and oversee fiscal operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, revenues, utility billing, and procurement. The role involves budget development support, journal entries, and audit readiness.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, five years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five years accounting experience.
• Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze budgets and interpret financial records.
• Attention to deadlines; maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficient in Windows and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains financial records, including cash/investment needs, receivables, reconciliations, and budget data for department heads.
• Oversees GL, AP/AR, revenues, utility billing and procurement processes.
• Monitors year-end schedules and audit preparation; supports external auditors.
• Develops and oversees procurement processes and internal controls.
• Provides mentoring and backup coverage within Finance Department.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget analysis

GAAP knowledge

Integrity

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Five years accounting experience

Knowledge of GASB standards

Knowledge of governmental accounting

Tools

BSA Cloud

BSA Software

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director serves in the support and oversight of fiscal operations of the Township. This position performs a variety of complex finance/accounting duties as directed, as well as some oversight of day‑to‑day financial and accounting operations, including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenues, Utility Billing and Procurement.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares and maintains various financial records such as cash and investment needs, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and assists department heads with required financial data.
• Handles a variety of confidential materials and sensitive issues that require discretion.
• Provides support to other Township administrators, as assigned.
• Develop and oversee procurement process.
• Assists with annual budget development and preparation and monitors budget to actual variances.
• Monitor the general ledger for accuracy and reviews journal entries.
• Maintains financial records and completes various year‑end schedules.
• Oversees the Township fixed assets program and prepares schedules for audit.
• Assists Finance Director in preparing and presenting pertinent records required for the annual audit.
• Provides data and financial analysis requested by the outside independent auditors.
• Prepares and records journal entries, including all cash and electronic funds transactions.
• Oversees the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Assists in the oversight of the accounts payable function.
• Provide mentoring to other Finance Department staff through the sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Acts as a member of the team; providing a capable backup for other positions within the Finance Department.
• Perform various other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five years accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to effectively analyze budgets and interpret financial and accounting records.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Independent judgment and ability to solve problems in a self‑directed manner.
• Proficient in Windows and Excel.

Prefered Qualifications

• Knowledge of BSA Cloud or BSA Software
• Knowledge of governmental procurement functions.
• Additional progressively more responsible accounting work or management experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting and knowledge of GASB standards.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

This is primarily sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and computer equipment is required.

Working Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

Grand Blanc Township offers an industry leading benefits package to full‑time employees.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical Insurance options for employees and dependents.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI PPO plan.
  • Blue Care Network HSA POS plan
• Dental Insurance
  • Delta Dental of Michigan
• Vision Insurance
  • Blue Vision (VSP)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Deferred compensation plan
• Retiree healthcare savings plan

PTO

Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.

Optional Benefits available to eligible employees

• FSA and DCRA pre‑tax contributions
• Voluntary life insurance
• Supplemental 457 retirement program (pre‑tax & Roth)