Description

POSITION TITLE:              Finance Director/Treasurer

REPORTS TO:                     City Manager

SUPERVISES:                      Deputy Treasurer and clerical/secretarial personnel as well as consultants

QUALIFICATIONS:            Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any of these disciplines; four years progressively more responsible experience as Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, Deputy Treasurer, or a similar position with a municipality.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans for and oversees the collection of taxes in accordance with laws and regulations, assessments and other revenues paid to the City; provides quarterly revenue/expenditure and investment balance reports to the City Manager and City Council.
• Prepares and monitors City Budget; assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within the budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time; recommends and prepares budget amendments and/or adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares and administers departmental budget.
• Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of financial strategic forecasts including revenue expectations, analysis of future implications of operating budget programs, and community needs for capital investments.
• Produces financial forecasts to evaluate the potential effect of current decisions on long term financial stability.
• Serves as the primary financial advisor to all levels of City Administration including the City Manager and Department Heads.
• Directs financial planning and investments for the City.
• Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control; establishes and maintains internal control procedures to ensure that appropriate state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained.
• Manages the work of staff and consultants including: assigning, planning, and reviewing work, evaluating work performance and completing performance evaluations, coordinating activities, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, and administering and otherwise handling discipline as appropriate.
• Reviews and monitors central cashiering, banking, accounting and record-keeping operations as related to investments, deposits, receipting interest, general cash receipts and disbursements.
• Reviews transactions for proper account classifications.
• Coordinates the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll and related tax reports.
• Oversees the administration of employee and retiree benefits.
• Annual renewal of property/liability and workers compensation insurance policies along with administering the reporting of claims as they occur.
• Review and oversight of purchase requisitions, accounts payable processing, utility billing, and other functions of the Finance Department.
• Assumes responsibility for issuance of checks and bank reconciliation and has the authority to sign or countersign all checks and warrants accordingly.
• Oversees all activities related to bi-annual property tax collection, reconciliations, and annual settlement.
• Performs various fiscal year-end procedures and preparation for the annual audit and annual budget processes. Serves as liaison to the auditor in the annual audit process; directs the preparation of state and federal reports, including tax reports.
• Maintains the Uniform Chart of Accounts according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
  Performs necessary financial analysis and provides information to assist the City Manager and Department Heads with the Annual Budget as well as preparation of the document.
• Collaborate with consultants on bond issuance and funding strategies.
• Assists in the administration of the City’s investment program. Compiles data for monthly, detailed report of investment activity to the City Manager.
• Participates on interdepartmental and intradepartmental teams, committees, and boards as required.
• Assists the City manager and Department Heads with submissions for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and then develops the then-year CIP for review and approval by the City Manager and then City Council.
• Assists in Labor Negotiations by providing related financial analysis as requested by the City Manager.
• Maintains full and complete inventory of all City property and equipment; coordinates and updates the fixed asset control system.
• Monitors departmental website page; updates and improves content through the City manager’s Office.
• Attends City Council meetings and other meetings as required.
• Implements necessary procedures to maintain proper internal controls.
• Assesses the data processing needs for the City’s financial services and coordinates the implementation of programs.
• Performs special projects and related duties as required

Requirements

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and, ability to interpret and apply this knowledge when appropriate.
  Governmental accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and pronouncements.
• Principles and practices of municipal finance administration including budget preparation.
• Statistical methods, economics, financial system design and analysis.
• Principles of supervision and management.

Ability and/or Skill to:

• Apply sound administrative and fiscal practices.
• Make formal presentations to City Council and large groups.
• Prepare and analyze reports, statements, and correspondence clearly and comprehensively.
• Oversee and perform special accounting and audit processes and complex accounting tasks.
• Prepare accounting/financial data projections.
• Conduct long range fiscal planning.
• Use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software.
• Supervise, direct and train employees and delegate authority efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public, department heads, governmental officials, and with City employees.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position regularly works in an office setting with a controlled climate; activities include sitting and working on a computer, communicating by telephone, email and in-person, and moving around City offices. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  Not to be construed as an exhaustive list of job duties performed by personnel so classified.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume and completed Employment Application (found HERE)

To:  [email protected]

or 

City Manager
49045 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393

or in person to the City Manager's Office located at 49045 Pontiac Trail in Wixom, MI

Revision Date: September 2025