Public Finance Director & Strategy Lead

Hudsonville; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudsonville is seeking a Finance Director to lead the city’s financial operations, oversee payroll, budgeting, and reporting, and guide long-term financial strategy. The role focuses on accuracy, ethics, and public service excellence with staff, elected officials, and residents.

The successful candidate will drive innovation, strengthen financial health, and coordinate across departments to deliver transparent financial stewardship for Hudsonville.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and financial record-keeping duties.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong cross-department collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to public service and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term financial strategies.
• Oversee payroll, tax data balancing, and budgeting activities.
• Prepare departmental budgets and reports for elected officials.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-department collaboration

Public finance

Budgeting

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Public Administration

Tools

Payroll software

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Hudsonville is seeking a Finance Director to lead the city’s financial operations, oversee payroll, budgeting, and reporting, and guide long-term financial strategy. The role focuses on accuracy, ethics, and public service excellence with staff, elected officials, and residents.

The successful candidate will drive innovation, strengthen financial health, and coordinate across departments to deliver transparent financial stewardship for Hudsonville.