Finance Director

Charter Township of Plymouth; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employer retirement contribution 15%

Dental, vision, life, and disability保险

Job summary

The Charter Township of Plymouth seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial operations, manage daily departmental staff, and direct accounting, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, auditing, purchasing and automation of finances. Responsibilities include implementing procedures to comply with state and township ordinances and ensuring transparency of all financial activities.

Required are a strong background in accounting/finance, leadership abilities, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience in governmental or municipal accounting preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations
• Ability to enforce and communicate accounting procedures and policies clearly

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance and control of all accounting and financial reporting systems per municipal accounting principles
• Oversees budgeting process and annual Township Budget; monitors expenditures
• Prepares budgets for Water Department, Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Performs quarterly internal audits and coordinates annual audit activities
• Manages accounts payable operations and purchasing cycle
• Supervises Finance Department staff and delegates tasks
• Advises Township officials on bonding, capital expenditures and financial projects
• Attends Township meetings and represents financial matters

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Under pressure decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Master’s degree or CPA designation preferred

Job description

EEO Classification: Officials & Managers

Job Summary:

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing Plymouth Township’s financial operations. The role is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the departmental staff, directs financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, auditing, purchasing and automation of the Township’s financial operations. Implements and maintains accounting procedures to comply with State and Township ordinances and resolutions and ensures transparency of all financial activities.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration, with a master’s degree or CPA Designation preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience is required. Experience in governmental or municipal accounting is highly desired.
• Experience in a Supervisory capacity preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Ability to follow, enforce and clearly communicate Accounting and Finance procedures and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly and accurately.

The experience, skills and abilities listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities related to the Finance Director position. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that will be considered along with other job-related selection decisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directs the maintenance and control of all accounting and financial reporting systems in a manner consistent with established municipal accounting principles and procedures.
• Monitors, evaluates, and as necessary, upgrades the Township’s accounting system to produce adequate cost, financial and statistical data for management purposes and to meet statutory requirements.
• Coordinates the budget process and prepares the annual Township Budget. Monitors and analyzes expenditures throughout the fiscal year to assure compliance with the approved budget.
• Works with staff to prepare and monitor budgets for Water Department, Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority; provide advice and counsel to other governmental units and authorities serving the Township.
• Perform quarterly internal audits and prepares related reports. Coordinates annual audit activities. Monitors and assists with the Township’s auditors.
• Coordinates accounts payable operations including verification of accuracy.
• Administers the Township’s purchasing cycle assuring compliance with applicable Township policies.
• Supervises staff assigned to the Finance Department, delegating appropriate technical and clerical tasks.
• Assists Township officials in examining and determining bonding, capital expenditures options and any financial projects.
• Attends various Township meetings and represents the Township in financial matters.
• Assists in preparing financial data for labor negotiations.
• Completes special projects assigned by the Township.
• Perform other duties as required.

The preceding functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for the Finance Director. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel labeled to this classification. The Finance Director performs other related duties as required.

May be required to attend evening meetings to provide information to public and boards.

Management Responsibilities:

The Finance Director is responsible for oversight of the accounting function within Plymouth Township. The training and delegation include, but are not limited to, office procedures, filing systems, assigning and monitoring daily work assignments, observing and participating in work flow, and schedule ownership and evaluation of all subordinates.

Compensation:

The salary range for the Finance Director is $110,000.00 to $130,000.00, based on experience, skills and qualifications. The Township offers comprehensive benefits and retirement packages including a 15% employer contribution to the retirement plan, generous medical benefits including an employer sponsored deductible, employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and more!