Finance Director

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• Salary: $ - $ Annually
• Location:
  
  Royal Oak City Hall
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Job Number:
• Department:
  Finance
• Opening Date: 07/05/2026
• Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

View Finance Director Brochure for more information about the role. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the recruitment process. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the Final date to receive applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by August 10, 2026.

Royal Oak, Michigan (pop. 58,211), is a dynamic and vibrant community that offers the amenities of a larger city while maintaining the character and accessibility of a close-knit town. Incorporated in 1921, the City spans 12 square miles and is known for strong neighborhoods, award‑winning schools, and a thriving business, cultural, and entertainment environment.

Royal Oak operates under the council‑manager form of government and employs approximately 360 full‑time and 150–200 part‑time employees represented by nine labor units. Royal Oak’s total all‑fund budget is over $285 million. The City maintains a stable financial position, including well‑funded pension and OPEB obligations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Michigan’s premier communities and help shape its financial future. The Finance Director reports directly to the City Manager and serves as the City’s chief financial advisor and a key member of the executive leadership team. The position provides leadership for the Finance, Treasury, and Assessing functions and is responsible for budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, debt management, pension administration, capital planning, financial forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.

Royal Oak is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward‑thinking finance executive who combines exceptional technical expertise with strong leadership. The ideal candidate will bring municipal finance expertise, sound judgment, and a proven ability to lead complex financial operations while ensuring transparency, accountability, and long‑term fiscal sustainability. The City seeks a collaborative leader who communicates effectively, develops strong working relationships, and provides thoughtful financial guidance to support informed decision‑making throughout the organization.

The Finance Director upon application shall have the following experience and training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

• A Master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the recruitment process. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the Final date to receive applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by August 10, 2026.

The City of Royal Oak provides full‑time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, long and short‑term disability, life insurance for employees and dependents, an Employee Assistance Program, access to a health and wellness center, and a robust retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.

Royal Oak, City of (MI)

Address: 203 S Troy St

Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067

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