Finance Director

About the Opportunity Mitten Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential government municipality seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial operations, budgeting, reporting, audit coordination, and fiscal planning. This is a key leadership role for a finance professional who understands the responsibility of public-sector financial management and can provide steady, accurate, and practical financial guidance to municipal leadership, department heads, governing boards, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong municipal finance experience, a working knowledge of governmental accounting standards, and the ability to manage deadlines, financial controls, reporting requirements, and cross-departmental budget needs with professionalism and accuracy. Position Summary The Director of Finance will oversee the municipality's financial accounting systems, budget administration, financial reporting, audit preparation, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting, and general ledger activity. This position works closely with senior municipal leadership and department leaders to support budgeting, financial planning, compliance, reporting, and the long-term financial health of the organization. Key Responsibilities Oversee financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. Coordinate annual and special audits, including year-end close and audit schedules. Maintain accounting and budgeting records, including 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. Work with departments to develop budget requests, 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 as needed. Support grant accounting, 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 a collaborative working environment. Lead special projects and provide financial analysis, presentations, and recommendations to leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a 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. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of professional accounting, financial management, auditing, or public-sector finance experience. Municipal, county, township, city, or other government finance experience strongly preferred. Experience with BS&A software preferred. Experience with Precision Roads or Precision software is a plus. Experience with payroll, AP, AR, grant accounting, year-end close, audit coordination, pension/retirement plan administration, and budget development. Benefits The client offers a competitive public-sector benefits package, including: 95% employer-paid healthcare premium. Employer contribution to health savings account. Employer-paid group life insurance. Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnification, and critical illness plans. 401(a) defined contribution plan with employer contribution. Voluntary 457 retirement plan options. Paid personal days. Paid vacation. Why this role? This position is a strong fit for a finance leader who wants to serve in a visible public-sector role where accuracy, judgment, fiscal responsibility, and leadership directly support the operations of a community-focused organization. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with municipal leadership, support department-level decision-making, improve financial processes, and contribute to the long-term stability of the organization. Employment Type Full-time /

Direct Hire Pay:

$90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person