Oneida County is hiring for a Finance Director/County Auditor position with the Finance Department.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: This leadership position is responsible for directing and overseeing the County’s financial operations, including general accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation and control, investment and debt management, payroll administration, and capital planning.
This position serves as the County’s lead financial officer and works under the direction of the Executive Committee of the County Board of Supervisors. Duties include: overseeing the County’s general ledger and financial reporting; ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, contracts, and grant requirements; coordinating the annual external financial and single audits; leading development of the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan; assisting with annual appropriation and tax levy preparation; supervising finance staff; and serving as a member of the County’s professional leadership team. This position also works closely with department leaders, the County Board, and outside auditors and serves as an expert for the County’s Enterprise Resource Planning system, Caselle (formerly Civic Systems).
WORK HOURS: This exempt, salaried position will work at least 40 hours per week, mostly during weekdays, but additional hours will be necessary to fulfill essential duties and operational demands.
WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2026 salary of $106,519 to $133,910, contingent on qualifications. Position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including affordable health insurance, generous health plan waiver incentives, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, and an exceptional Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.
