Finance Director/Treasurer

City of St Joseph; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grosse Pointe seeks a strategic Finance Director/Treasurer to serve as the chief financial steward. You will lead budgeting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls ensuring transparency and accountability across all financial operations.

Work with executive leadership and the governing body to provide strategic guidance for long-term fiscal sustainability while maintaining strong financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in public/business administration, finance, economics or accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible leadership in governmental or finance administration.
• Master’s or CPA and municipal experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in public forums.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs financial activities and internal controls.
• Prepares and administers annual budget for Council consideration.
• Oversees tax billing, collections and financial reporting.
• Maintains accounting records and general ledger; reconciles accounts.
• Represents the city in financial matters and pensions administration.
• Coordinates annual audit and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Public finance leadership

Budget management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or CPA preferred

Job description

The City of Grosse Pointe seeks a strategic professional to serve as its next Finance Director/Treasurer. The Finance Director/Treasurer serves as the organization’s chief financial steward, responsible for overseeing fiscal strategy, safeguarding assets, and ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations. This role leads budgeting, financial reporting, cash and investment management, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Working closely with executive leadership and governing body, the Finance Director/Treasurer provides strategic guidance to support long-term financial sustainability while maintaining strong internal controls and efficient financial systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Plans, organizes, and directs the financial activities of the City in accordance with accepted fiscal practices and state and local regulations. Develops and implements financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• 2. Prepares the annual budget for Council consideration and presents it at the annual budget hearing. Monitors and administers the adopted budget, analyzes records and reports, and drafts budget amendments
• 3. Oversees tax billing and collection and the maintenance of accurate accounts. Disburses tax monies to other units, balances tax rolls and settles delinquent taxes with the County.
• 4. Maintains and monitors financial and accounting records. Oversees journal entries and postings to the general ledger. Balances bank and investment accounts.
• 5. Records bank deposits and reconciles receipts processed by the cashier. Deposits monies into appropriate funds in accordance with law and ordinance, distributes funds as needed to other governmental units. Signs checks and wires funds as needed.
• 6. Represents the city in a pooled health insurance program with other communities. Reviews insurance packages, premiums and related matters, makes recommendation and prepares related analysis and reports.
• 7. Serves as Treasurer for the city’s employees’ retirement system. Manages the investment account for retiree healthcare
• 8. Prepares financial statements and quarterly general fund reports, evaluates cash flow, performs financial analysis and prepares special reports.
• 9. Coordinates the annual audit, gathers information and assists auditors on site.
• 10. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques and current issues pertinent to Treasury / Finance functions.
• 11. Performs related work as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Accounting
• and significant progressively responsible leadership experience in governmental, non- profit, or private agency management or finance administration with a minimum of 5 years;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties as required. A Master’s Degree or CPA and financial experience within a municipal environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and make presentations in public forums.