Finance Division Director en Kent County, MI

About the Department

Kent County is seeking an experienced and strategic financial professional to collaborate with the Department Director and Deputy Director with the annual operating and five-year capital budget projections; will prepare and submit all financial statements and reports; and will ensure proper accounting for all funds received and disbursed. Will ensure the financial integrity of the department and compliance with all accounting and financial reporting standards. Will provide direct supervision for subordinate professional, technical and support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, and fiscal management, including a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management role.
• Extensive experience in government and municipal finance strongly preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, enterprise fund operations, public finance, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Working knowledge of government and enterprise fund accounting standards and budget development processes.
• Knowledge of audit practices, financial reporting, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the department goals and objectives to provide services and sustain operations.
• Oversee preparation, management and tracking of budgets across facilities and programs.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement accounting policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Other:

• Ability to supervise and train staff, evaluate performance, and manage disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Tracking and managing municipal bond repayment.
• Understanding federal and state grant requirements, tracking and reporting.
• Identifying and coordinating IT-related systems and services needs with the IT Department.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or CMA certification is preferred but not required.

Other Qualifications

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