City Finance Director in Training (Treasurer Track)

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

Job summary

The City of Utica seeks an experienced financial leader to serve as understudy to the Treasurer/Finance Director, with promotion to Treasurer/Finance Director on 1/1/2027 following the current director's retirement at the end of 2026.

The role oversees the City’s fiscal strategy, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with GASB/GAAP, while ensuring sound cash management and debt oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field is required.
• Five (5) or more years of municipal finance or governmental financial management experience.
• Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy and fiscal health of the City.
• Direct accounting, treasury, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and reporting.
• Manage cash, investments, debt issuance and debt service.
• Maintain GASB/GAAP compliance and state requirements.
• Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.
• Provide financial analyses to Mayor, Council and management.
• Oversee tax collection, utility billing and other revenues.
• Ensure internal controls and risk management practices.

Skills

Public budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The City of Utica seeks an experienced financial leader to serve as understudy to the Treasurer/Finance Director, with promotion to Treasurer/Finance Director on 1/1/2027 following the current director's retirement at the end of 2026.

The role oversees the City’s fiscal strategy, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with GASB/GAAP, while ensuring sound cash management and debt oversight.