Strategic Municipal Finance Director — Lansing Onsite

Mitten Talent Solutions; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mitten Talent Solutions seeks a Finance Director for an onsite role in Lansing, MI. You will lead core municipal finance functions including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and grant accounting, partnering with municipal and department leadership to support compliance and long-term fiscal health.

The Director will oversee the municipality’s financial systems, manage budget administration, financial statement preparation, and reporting for boards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of municipal finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Understanding of applicable financial regulations, public-sector reporting requirements, and fiscal management practices.
• Experience preparing budgets, financial statements, audit materials, reports, and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to assess complex financial situations, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally with administrators, department leaders, board members, staff, auditors, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Coordinate annual and special audits, including year-end close and audit schedules.
• Maintain accounting and budgeting records across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related financial systems.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the annual budget in partnership with municipal leadership and department heads.
• Collaborate with departments on budget requests, including revenue projections, expense projections, and capital planning needs.
• Prepare financial reports required by governing boards, state agencies, federal agencies, and internal leadership.
• Attend board meetings, committee meetings, and other public meetings as required.
• Monitor expenditures, review budget activity, and support budget amendments when needed.
• Support grant accounting, including funding research, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Review financial controls and recommend improvements to accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal systems.
• Supervise and support finance department staff, promoting accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.
• Lead special projects and provide financial analysis, presentations, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Municipal finance knowledge

Governmental accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Mitten Talent Solutions seeks a Finance Director for an onsite role in Lansing, MI. You will lead core municipal finance functions including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and grant accounting, partnering with municipal and department leadership to support compliance and long-term fiscal health.

The Director will oversee the municipality’s financial systems, manage budget administration, financial statement preparation, and reporting for boards