Assistant Finance Director

Grand Blanc Township; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Blanc Township is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to support and oversee fiscal operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, revenues, utility billing, and procurement. The role involves budget development support, year-end processes, and collaboration with auditors.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting with at least five years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and meticulous analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Five years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze budgets and interpret financial records.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Independent judgment and problem-solving in a self-directed manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records including cash/investments, AR, reconciliations, and data for department heads.
• Oversee procurement processes and ensure compliant purchasing.
• Assist with annual budget development and monitor budget-to-actual variances.
• Monitor general ledger, review journal entries, and maintain ledger accuracy.
• Oversee fixed assets program and prepare audit schedules.
• Assist Finance Director with annual audits and provide data to external auditors.
• Provide mentoring to Finance Department staff and back up other positions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Budget analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Windows

Job 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.

• 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.

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.

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.