Description
The Charter Township of Ypsilanti is a family-oriented community of over 50,000 residents located on the eastern edge of Washtenaw County. This position falls under the general direction of the Township Clerk, or their designee. As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing all accounting programs, methods, and controls, as well as providing administrative support and direction to other departments regarding fiscal management and financial controls. Assists the Township Supervisor in preparing the annual budget by auditing and analyzing information for budget proposals, and carrying out various tasks related to budget adjustments. Research and initiates recommendations for policy and procedural changes, establishes and directs general accounting methods and internal accounting controls, prepares trial balances and financial reports and maintains the general ledger. As part of this position, you will maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or personal information. The Finance Director works in-office at the Charter Township of Ypsilanti Civic Center.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Five years of Township or municipal financial experience, or similar, providing a knowledge of municipal accounting, municipal organization, and federal and state regulations regarding governmental accounting and financial management. The township, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
- Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Ability to manage and lead the financial operation and direct and supervise the staff and accounting functions of the department.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of finance and governmental accounting methods and procedures, budgetary, fiscal management, procurement, internal controls, and public administration principles.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, risk management principles, reviewing, interpreting and communicating financial information, and preparing and administering budgets.
- Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports.
- Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with township employees, contractors to the township, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials and the public.
- Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and financial and enterprise software (such as BS&A) and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.
- Skill in grant financial administration, reconciliation, and reporting is preferred.
- Required to maintain knowledge and stay up to date on industry changes, state regulations, and laws through education and professional development.
- BS&A experience is preferred.
- CPA certification is preferred.
