Chief Fiscal Services

Oakland County, Michigan Government; Waterford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland County, Michigan Government seeks a seasoned financial leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations. You will guide teams, strengthen controls, and support informed decision-making for departments serving the community.

Your role includes preparing the county’s annual financial reports, developing budget recommendations, and ensuring compliance across fiscal processes in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or related field.
• Five years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or related area, including two years supervisory.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret governmental accounting policies and implement divisional fiscal procedures.
• Supervise staff responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Prepare financial reports including the county's annual comprehensive financial report.
• Develop budget recommendations and assist departments with budget preparation and administration.
• Maintain fiscal controls to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• Provide financial expertise to County leadership and departmental admins.
• Leverage financial software to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

AI

Job description

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

$103,072-$138,095

This position is hybrid.

Are you a strategic financial leader who enjoys improving processes, guiding teams, and making a meaningful impact through sound fiscal management? Oakland County is seeking a knowledgeable and results-driven professional to oversee critical accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations. In this role, you'll provide financial leadership, strengthen fiscal controls, and help ensure County resources are managed efficiently and responsibly. Your expertise will support informed decision-making and contribute to the financial success of departments serving our community.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee accounting, budgeting, and fiscal operations within an assigned section.
• Supervise and guide staff responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Prepare and oversee financial reports, including contributions to the County's annual comprehensive financial report.
• Analyze financial systems, procedures, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop budget recommendations and assist departments with budget preparation and administration.
• Implement and maintain fiscal controls to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• Provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to County leadership and departmental administrators.
• Leverage financial software and technology to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Why You'll Love It

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Help shape financial decisions that support essential County services and programs.
• Lead with Purpose: Guide a team of professionals while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to modernize financial processes, systems, and operations.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with County leaders and departments to solve challenges and support organizational goals.
• Grow Professionally: Expand your leadership experience while working with diverse financial operations and complex fiscal initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, or a related field.
• Have five (5) years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, business administration, general accounting, cost accounting, economic analysis, systems analysis, personnel administration, or related area, including two (2) years in a supervisory position.

NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above. For the position in the Reimbursement section a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work is also accepted in addition to those degrees listed in “1.” above.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Working through one or more subordinate supervisors, plans, directs, makes staffing decisions and exercises control over the assigned section. Exercises authority over professional and clerical employees.

Essential Job Functions

Interprets governmental accounting policies and formulates and implements divisional fiscal procedures to ensure accurate accounts in accordance with contemporary requirements and methodology.

Checks unit work progress and monitors the monthly and annual closing of accounts to ensure that deadlines are met, internal accounting problems are resolved, and quality of work is maintained.

Provides technical assistance to professional staff in setting up new accounts and books incorporating complex accounting procedures and other unit accounting functions to ensure accurate accounts.

Develops new and revised computerized budget and accounting systems in conjunction with department users and Information Technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting systems.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of special financial reports to the division manager, department director, County Executive and elected officials or other parties requesting financial data on specific County operations.

Assists the manager in preparing budget requests for all supervised units including recommending personnel, equipment and supplies to facilitate the efficient completion of section responsibilities.

Supervises the preparation of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and acts as liaison with outside auditors in all audit related matters.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for completing on-going training at the County’s expense in the following areas: Government Finance, Accounting, Technology, and other applicable training as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgetary management and accounting principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of program analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to plan and assign work and provide guidance to assigned lower-level professional and technical staff.
• Successful completion of the Government Finance Officers Association Intermediate and Advanced Governmental Accounting programs.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, develop, coordinate and implement multi-program activities.
• Considerable experience using spreadsheet, database, and financial software in the preparation and development of documents and reports, and for office automation purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex administrative and fiscal problems, and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to compile statistics, decipher pertinent information, and present oral and written financial operational and other types of departmental reports to officials and other interested groups or individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, para-professional, and clerical employees.
• Ability to apply the principles of County personnel administration to the selection, placement, and training of assigned staff including ability to develop successful in-service training programs.
• Ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental and/or County policies and objectives.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Considerable knowledge of statutes, ordinances, resolutions and regulations governing County accounting, auditing, and fiscal procedures.
• Completed Oakland County's Supervisory Training program.
• Exceptional knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), Power BI, Outlook, AI, and other databases and Internet software.

Union*

BU68 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Management & Budget Supv (UAW)

• If applicable

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.