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Featured Finance Director City of South Milwaukee, WI The City of South Milwaukee, WI (population 20,191), is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative professional to serve as its next Finance Director. The ideal candidate will bring Wisconsin local government finance experience, a strong understanding of municipal budgeting, levy limits, and regulatory requirements, and a record of stable professional tenure. The successful candidate will be a trusted financial leader known for integrity, reliability, sound judgment, and effective collaboration. Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline just south of downtown Milwaukee, the City of South Milwaukee is a vibrant community where history, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community come together. With its welcoming neighborhoods, active downtown, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area, South Milwaukee offers the advantages of a connected metropolitan community while maintaining the character and relationships of a close-knit city. Principal duties include various complex and responsible finance, accounting, budgetary, and administrative duties requiring a thorough knowledge of finance and municipal accounting and organizational procedures and precedents in compliance with municipal code requirements and State of Wisconsin statutes. The Finance Director is responsible for the administration and maintenance of detailed financial records and transactions. Under general supervision of the City Administrator, the Finance Director is responsible for directing all operations of the Finance Office and serves as the department head, overseeing two (2) FTE employees and one (1) part-time employee. Additionally, the Finance Director serves as the Deputy City Administrator, supporting, assisting, and advising the City Administrator on a wide variety of city issues and policies and providing positive leadership within the City in support of its goals, mission, and vision. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required (Master's preferred), along with five years of progressively responsible work in municipal finance setting. Candidates should hold a WI Certified Municipal Clerk/Treasurer designation or the ability to obtain. Experience with general ledger, contract finance administration, payables, debt and TIF district administration, budgeting, cost accounting, receivables, and employee management. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. How to Apply Post Date Oct 07, 2026 Application Deadline Nov 08, 2026 Submit a cover letter, résumé, and 5 professional references to Sue McDade at smcdade@public-administration.com Apply Now Job Details Salary $107,800 - $120,000 Job Function Finance Director City of South Milwaukee Address 2424 15Th Ave South Milwaukee , WI 53172-2410 United States Population 20,795 Website http://www.ci.south-milwaukee.wi.us Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job