***The position is mostly remote but requires occasional onsite attendance, including participation in monthly staff meetings.***
Join a Team That Protects Michigan’s Financial Future
Ready to make a direct impact on the fiscal stability of communities across Michigan? The Municipal Finance Team is seeking a detail-driven, analytical professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem-solving. In this role, you’ll help safeguard the State’s credit and guide municipalities through complex financial decisions. This entry-level position requires no prior experience - just a hardworking attitude, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow into a trusted financial resource for local governments.
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in reviewing and evaluating municipal requests to issue debt or borrow funds. Your work will cover short- and long-term borrowing, bond issuances, lines of credit, and emergency loans.
You will determine whether municipalities meet statutory requirements and assess their ability to repay the obligations they take on—directly supporting responsible borrowing and long-term fiscal health statewide.
What You’ll Do
• Review municipal debt requests for statutory compliance and financial soundness
• Evaluate borrowing proposals including bonds, credit lines, and special financing mechanisms
• Analyze audited financial statements, trends, and overall fiscal outlook to assess repayment ability
• Review municipal Deficit Elimination Plans for realism, achievability, and compliance
• Provide guidance to municipalities on best financial practices and sustainable corrective actions
• Strengthen the State of Michigan’s creditworthiness and help ensure stable local government operations
Why This Work Matters
Your expertise protects the State’s credit, upholds responsible public finance practices, and ensures municipalities can continue delivering essential services. If you’re seeking a role with clear impact and statewide reach, this is it.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to put your skills to work strengthening Michigan’s communities and shaping the state’s financial future, don’t wait—apply now. Your expertise is needed, and the impact you can make starts the moment you join us.
