Finance Director

City of Norton Shores; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription coverage

Vision, Dental, Life & Long-Term Dis-

MERS Retirement with employer cont.

Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Job summary

The City of Norton Shores is seeking a Finance Director to lead the Finance Department, directing tax collection, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. This senior role reports to the City Administrator and partners with City Council and boards to safeguard fiscal health.

The incumbent will oversee audits, investments, and fiscal controls while guiding professional and technical staff in a complex public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant City, State and Federal laws.
• Ability to advise effectively on budget and fiscal policies.
• Ability to develop sound fiscal systems and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign and direct work of technical and clerical subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Skill in the design and preparation of financial reports and information.
• Ability to work effectively with creating reports.
• Ability to effectively accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and public administration knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the overall financial administration of the City.
• Prepare the City budget and coordinate all budget meetings.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly financial statements to City Council.
• Act as an Officer to various Boards and Authority.
• Manage the annual audit process as required by State Statute and coordinate all accounting and financial control functions.
• Oversee investment of funds by the City Treasurer.
• Supervise collection and distribution of taxes.
• Maintain accounting system and data processing application and supervise related activities.
• Direct the accounting processes for specially financed projects.
• Oversee maintenance and adequacy of fiscal records.
• Prepare all schedules and be available during annual audit.
• Attend City Council meetings and applicable conferences.
• Perform special project activities as directed.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Public finance administration

Budget policies

Financial reporting

Public sector leadership

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or public administration

Job description

Position Objectives

Performs highly responsible administrative and professional financial work in directing all activities of the Finance Department. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing and supervising the activities of collecting, disbursing and accounting of taxes, general and special revenues and assets and expenditures. Work includes financial planning, budget preparation, financial reporting, control and custody, and investment of funds. Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical subordinates, and work is performed under the general direction of the City Administrator and is reviewed through regular conferences and reports.

Date Posted

Monday, October 5, 2026

Department

Finance Department

Compensation

$97,930 - $130,795

Hours

Full Time

Deadline

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the overall financial administration of the City.
• Prepare the City budget and coordinate all budget meetings.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly financial statements to City Council.
• Act as an Officer to various Boards and Authority.
• Manage the annual audit process as required by State Statute and coordinate all accounting and financial control functions.
• Oversee investment of funds by the City Treasurer.
• Supervise collection and distribution of taxes.
• Maintain accounting system and data processing application and supervise related activities.
• Direct the accounting processes for specially financed projects.
• Oversee maintenance and adequacy of fiscal records.
• Prepare all schedules and be available during annual audit.
• Attend City Council meetings and applicable conferences.
• Perform special project activities as directed.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant City, State and Federal laws.
• Ability to advise effectively on budget and fiscal policies.
• Ability to develop sound fiscal systems and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign and direct work of technical and clerical subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Skill in the design and preparation of financial reports and information.
• Ability to work effectively with creating reports.
• Ability to effectively accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or public administration from an accredited College or University of recognized standing.
• Minimum five years of experience in finance administration or accounting with management experience in the public sector preferred.

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription coverage – Low deductible plan with current employee contribution only $25 per biweekly paycheck!
• Vision, Dental, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid!
• MERS Retirement with employer contribution
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

(Note: Benefit information according to current NonUnion Benefit Guide)