Finance Director

Wisconsin Counties; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waupaca County is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the Finance Department, bringing deep government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax apportionment, and long-range financial planning to the county.

The ideal candidate will communicate complex financial information clearly to elected officials and department heads, supervise staff, implement process improvements, and support long-term fiscal stability and transparent stewardship of public resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible government finance experience.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and public-sector budgeting.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports, supervise staff, and communicate effectively.
• Bondable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department with a focus on accuracy and transparency.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to committees and county board.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and tax apportionment.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes.
• Support long-term fiscal stability and stewardship of public resources.

Skills

Government finance experience

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Expected Hiring Range: $120,700–$140,000 (DOQ)

Waupaca County seeks an experienced, collaborative, and knowledgeable financial leader to serve as its next Finance Director. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax apportionment, and long-range financial planning, along with the leadership skills to effectively manage the Finance Department. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate, transparent, and accountable financial management.

The successful candidate will be an approachable and trusted resource who communicates complex financial information clearly and builds productive relationships with the Finance Committee, County Board Supervisors, department heads, employees, and municipal partners. They will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes, and support the County’s long-term fiscal stability and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.


• Five years of progressively responsible government finance experience.


• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and public-sector budgeting.


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.


• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports, supervise staff, and communicate effectively.


• Must be bondable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Applications are now being accepted until filled with First Review no later than November 27, 2026.