Finance Director

Ionia County Finance Director

Wage/Salary:
Grade 24 $ 89,648 - $109,200

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.

• 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 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.

• 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