Description
Ionia County Finance Director
Wage/Salary: Grade 24 $89,648 - $109,200
Are you a dynamic and engaging individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact as a proven
finance leader? Ionia County is looking for an exceptional, experienced Finance Director to oversee a
$50 million annual budget and provide direct, connected support to County leadership and
departments.
POSITION SUMMARY:
* Oversee financial reporting and preparation of financial statements; coordinate annual and
special audits; supervise the year-end closing of financial records.
* Responsible for maintaining accounting and budgeting records, general ledger, accounts
payable, and payroll.
*Develop and administer the County budget in collaboration with the County Administrator and
Department Heads; work with departments in developing budget requests and revenue and
expense projections.
* Attend County board meetings and committee meetings as required
* Complete special projects and make presentations; prepare various financial reports required by
the Board and state & federal agencies.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
* 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 and techniques of financial
analysis, accounting, and financial reporting.
* Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, proven ability to meet critical deadlines.
* Proficient in BS&A and Precision software desirable.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems.
Benefits
* 95% Employer Paid Healthcare Premium
* Employer contribution to health savings account ($600 for single, $1200 for double/family
* Employer-paid group life, 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 5% employer contribution
* Voluntary 457 plan (pre-tax or Roth IRAs)
* Personal Days – 1 per month
* Vacation Days
For a complete job description, please visit www.ioniacounty.org/hr
Please submit an Ionia County application form, found at www.ioniacounty.org/hr, cover letter, resume,
and any current, applicable certifications to [email protected], or via mail to Ionia County, Attn: HR,
101 W. Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846.
