CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Director of Finance
SALARY:
$121,563.96 - $173,023.42
DEPARTMENT:
Finance Department
Opening Date:
05/08/2025
Closing Date:
When Position is Filled
Macomb County is partnering with Robert Half Executive Search to identify qualified candidates for the position of Director of Finance. Individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted directly by a representative from Robert Half Executive Search.
Wage range is $121,563.96 to $173,023.42 , DOQE, with an excellent benefits package, including a $500 monthly car allowance, 30 Paid Time Off days with annual conversion options, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and no premium payment contributions for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, or dependents.
Macomb County's full benefit summary can be reviewed at:
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/human-resources-and-labor-relations/current-employees/employee-benefits
FLSA Status: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: At-Will
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction of the County Executive, serves as the chief financial officer for all aspects of Macomb County’s financial operations. This includes strategic financial planning, budget development, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provides fiscal advice to the County Executive and ensures the financial stability of the County through sound financial management practices. Oversees and manages the finance department operations and activities, as well as oversight responsibility for Purchasing and Equalization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership:
Operates as Macomb County’s chief financial officer developing and executing long-term financial strategies to ensure the County's fiscal health.
Advises the Macomb County Executive on fiscal policy and economic forecasting.
Budgeting and Financial Oversight:
Serves as the chief financial officer while directing the preparation of the County’s annual budget.
Monitors expenditures, revenues, and allocations throughout the fiscal year to ensure the efficient use of County resources.
Works with multiple departments with budget planning and grant management.
Debt Management and Capital Improvement:
Oversees bond issuance and manages relationships with credit rating agencies to ensure favorable bond ratings.
Oversees the County's Capital Plan.
Audit and Compliance:
Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
Leads the County’s annual audit process, including the single audit, and provides accurate financial reports.
Advises the County Executive Office and Macomb County Board of Commissioners of the annual audit report and any findings.
Risk Management and Policy Development:
Develops and implements policies to mitigate financial risks and ensures compliance with all regulations.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Leads and supervises the Finance Department, ensuring collaboration across departments to optimize financial operations.
Represents the County as chief financial officer at public meetings and ensures accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Serves on various professional committees and boards.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs other duties as required by the County Executive.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
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Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, and budgets, preferably in a public sector environment
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Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor of professional staff
Preferred Education and Experience
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
Required Licenses or Certifications
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
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Governmental accounting standards and best practices (GAAP, GASB)
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Public sector budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing
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Financial software systems including Workday
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
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Grant reporting procedures
Skill in:
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Financial analysis and budgeting
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Leadership and team management
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Verbal and written communication to convey complex financial information
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Preparing and presenting information in a public forum
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Using good professional judgment and initiative
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Organization and time management
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Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
Ability to:
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Develop and implement financial strategies and policies
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Develop and analyze financial and operational reports regarding program budgets and operations
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Prepare and present written and verbal reports in a clear and logical manner
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Direct, manage, and organize the work of managerial, professional, and support staff
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Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
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Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
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Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels) : N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
