Finance Director

The Michigan Senate is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Director to provide financial leadership within a collaborative legislative environment dedicated to public service, accountability, and institutional integrity. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by overseeing core financial operations, strengthening fiscal processes, supporting transparent reporting, and helping ensure the responsible stewardship of public resources. In addition to purposeful work, the Senate provides excellent benefits, generous leave programs, and a competitive 401(k) match.

Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office, the Finance Director organizes, directs, and oversees Senate finance activities, including accounting, procurement, budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, contract review, and accounting system administration. The Finance Director establishes departmental priorities, defines staff roles and responsibilities, supervises accounting, purchasing, and administrative staff, and works closely with Human Resources and other Senate departments on financial matters.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of five years’ management experience required
• Minimum of five years’ accounting experience required; governmental and fund accounting experience preferred
• Experience with accounting software administration and/or implementation preferred
• Knowledge of state government operations and the legislative process, including Michigan appropriation laws preferred
• Experience with the State of Michigan accounting system and Financial Management Guide preferred
• Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis