Treasurer/Finance Director

City of St Joseph; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph seeks a City Treasurer/Finance Director to oversee the annual budget, direct collection, custody, investments and disbursement of city funds, and coordinate audits with the City Manager’s office.

This role also supervises water/sewer billing and ensures purchasing policies adopted by City Council are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting/finance related field.
• MPA preferred for senior financial leadership roles.
• MiCPT/CFPO/CPA/CMA/CIA credentials are highly preferred.
• MGFOA or GFOA membership indicates professional standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual budget and fiscal planning for the City.
• Direct collection, custody, investment and disbursement of city funds.
• Review financial activities of City departments and coordinate audits.
• Supervise water/sewer billing and ensure purchasing policies are followed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or economics

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

MiCPT

CFPO

CPA

CMA

CIA

MGFOA or GFOA membership

Job description

Under direction of the City Manager, the City Treasurer/Finance Director's responsibilities include preparing and presenting the city’s fiscal year budget, planning and directing the collection, custody, investment, and disbursement of City funds; reviewing all City departments financial activities; monitoring, analyzing and coordinating investments, bonds, loans and lease purchases; preparing required official periodic reports , including those to other jurisdictions; and coordinating the City’s annual audit.This position is also responsible for supervising and monitoring the City’s water/sewer billing functions, working by and within the purchasing policies and procedures established by City Council resolution.

The City is an equal opportunity employer.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or economics; a Master of Public Administration (MPA) is highly preferred
• 3 years of experience as a Director, Manager, or Supervisor
• 3 years of direct experience with municipal finance or accounting
• 3 years of direct experience performing an annual municipal audit or coordinating an audit with an audit firm
• Michigan Certified Professional Treasurer (MiCPT)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO) – preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – preferred
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – preferred
• Member of Michigan Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA) or Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)