Finance Director

CFS; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Pension

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Finance Director for a thriving Dane County community in Wisconsin. You will lead the annual budget, long-range financial planning, capital improvement planning, debt management, and monthly/annual financial reporting to elected officials.

This role offers the Wisconsin Pension, a collaborative leadership team, and the opportunity to influence policy decisions that shape the community’s future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CPFO, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably within municipal government or another governmental organization.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, governmental accounting, financial reporting, capital planning, debt management, and audit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process, long-term financial forecasting, capital improvement planning, and preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as the Finance Director.
• Oversee accounting operations, treasury management, payroll, accounts payable, utility billing, cash management, investments, and compliance with municipal accounting standards.
• Prepare for and coordinate the annual external audit while ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Advise executive leadership and elected officials on financial strategy, debt management, tax levy planning, and policy decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Debt management

Capital planning

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Administration

CPA/CPFO certification

Job description

Salary: $125,000–$135,000 + Wisconsin Pension

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Our client is a thriving and financially stable community in Dane County known for its thoughtful leadership, strong fiscal stewardship, and commitment to serving residents.
• Lead all aspects of finance, including budgeting, long-range financial planning, capital improvement planning, debt management, and financial reporting that directly impacts the future of the community.
• Enjoy exceptional work/life balance, outstanding health benefits, generous paid time off, and participation in the highly regarded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Become part of a collaborative leadership team where your expertise is valued and your recommendations influence strategic decisions across the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process, long-term financial forecasting, capital improvement planning, and preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as the Finance Director.
• Oversee accounting operations, treasury management, payroll, accounts payable, utility billing, cash management, investments, and compliance with municipal accounting standards.
• Prepare for and coordinate the annual external audit while ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Advise executive leadership and elected officials on financial strategy, debt management, tax levy planning, and policy decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field; CPA, CPFO, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably within municipal government or another governmental organization.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, governmental accounting, financial reporting, capital planning, debt management, and audit coordination.