Chief Finance & Administration Officer

City of Three Rivers; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St Joseph is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to direct and manage the Administrative Services Department, including Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology and Risk Management. You will administer fiscal operations, provide strategic planning, and act as City Treasurer with responsibility for investments and bank relations.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, grant administration, audits, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or closely related field.
• MBA/MPA/CPA and municipal/economic development experience preferred.
• Four years of broad administrative experience in financial management and related municipal activities, including supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee Administrative Services including Finance, Purchasing, HR, IT and Risk Management.
• Manage fiscal operations, budgeting, audits, and annual reporting.
• Serve as City Treasurer; oversee investments and banking relations.
• Coordinate budget preparation, amendments, and financial analysis for City Manager and Commission.
• Monitor grants, prepare reimbursements and final expenditure reports.
• Lead union negotiations and personnel policy development.
• Oversee IT services, cybersecurity, and staff training within Finance.
• Supervise Finance Department staff and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Grant management

Leadership

Policy development

Team supervision

Purchasing/Procurement

Strategic planning

Treasury/investment management

Tax/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or closely related field

MBA/MPA/CPA preferred

Job description

The City of St Joseph is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to direct and manage the Administrative Services Department, including Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology and Risk Management. You will administer fiscal operations, provide strategic planning, and act as City Treasurer with responsibility for investments and bank relations.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, grant administration, audits, and financial reporting.