Accounting Director

As the Accounting Director, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing all accounting programs, methods, and controls, as well as providing administrative support and direction to other departments regarding fiscal management and financial controls. Assists the Township Supervisor in preparing the annual budget by auditing and analyzing information for budget proposals, and carrying out various tasks related to budget adjustments. Research and initiates recommendations for policy and procedural changes, establishes and directs general accounting methods and internal accounting controls, prepares trial balances and financial reports and maintains the general ledger. As part of this position, you will maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or personal information


Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five years of Township or municipal financial experience, or similar, providing a knowledge of municipal accounting, municipal organization, and federal and state regulations regarding governmental accounting and financial management. The township, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of finance and governmental accounting methods and procedures, budgetary, fiscal management, procurement, internal controls, and public administration principles, and applicable local, state and federal laws
• BS&A experience is preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Starting Salary
: $90,000, commensurate with education and work experience.
Excellent benefit package including:

To Apply

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Closing Date
: Open Until Filled. Qualified candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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