Meridian Township
Job title:
Finance Director
Company
Meridian Township
Job description
Are you a dynamic and engaging individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact as a proven finance leader? Meridian Township is looking for an exceptional Finance Director to oversee a $65 million annual budget and provide direct, connected support to all of our Township leadership and departments. Our community celebrates a AA+ bond rating, a $13 million fund balance, a $2 billion tax base, and has been named one of the best places to live in Michigan by Niche and Newsweek Magazine. Meridian Township is centrally located and has nestled within its borders two healthy and active communities; Haslett and Okemos. A smaller portion of East Lansing and Williamston are also within our border. Our residents make up a caring and supportive community that celebrates quality education, recreation, and lifestyle. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming, sustainable, prime community. As a part of the Township leadership team, the Director is eligible for health, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance, and we proudly offer a defined contribution retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, 457 and health care savings plan (HCSP). In addition to benefits, we offer paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave benefits, and 13.5 paid holidays per year.DUTIESOversees financial reporting and preparation of financial statements; coordinates annual and special audits; supervises the year-end closing of financial records.Responsible for maintaining accounting and budgeting records, general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, purchase orders, utility billing, and integrating cash receipts into the accounting system.Develops and administers the Township budget; works with other departments in developing budget requests and revenue & expense projections.Evaluates financial trends and fiscal status, performs cost analysis and feasibility studies; prepares periodic reports and recommendations to the Township Manager and Township Board.Attends Township Board meetings as needed, completes special projects, and makes presentations; prepares various financial reports required by the Board and state & federal agencies.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Accounting; designation as a Certified Public Accountant is desirable.Five or more years in professional accounting or financial management in a municipal setting preferred.Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and legal regulations of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and investing; understanding of the methods & techniques of financial analysis, accounting, and financial reporting.Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, proven ability to meet critical deadlines.Establishment of relationships with other department members, elected officials, and constituents.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems.Physical Demands & Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computers, printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Potential exposure to extreme temperatures, heat, noise, etc. while visiting client facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of up to 50 pounds. May be required to attend meetings scheduled outside of regular business hours.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting. The employee occasionally works in other areas of the Township and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, dust, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Expected salary
$106366 – 129473 per year
Location
Okemos, MI
Job date
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT
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