Finance Director/Treasurer - City of St. Clair Shores

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Director is responsible for leading and managing a team that oversees the areas of Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Payroll. The new Director will be responsible for a variety of routine and complex supervisory and administrative work in the financial operations of the City of St Clair Shores. While ensuring compliance with budget laws, this individual shall also serve as the City Treasurer and perform all duties as prescribed in the State Statutes and as directed by the City Manager.

The Finance Department has a FY24-25 budget of $1.35 million and is supported by eight FTE. The incoming Director will work closely with the City Manager managing a total operating budget of over $125 million for FY24-25. The Department is responsible for the administration, processing, and accounting of the City's Fixed Asset, General Ledger, Payroll, Purchasing and Revenue Systems, MUNIS, BSA software as well as the investment of idle funds, IRB, and Tax Abatement applications.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

St Clair Shores is seeking a results-oriented and strategic thinker with a successful-track record of ensuring consistent and effective execution of accounting systems and processes and optimal use of department and organizational resources to meet the ever-changing needs of a highly visible and complex business unit.

Effective Communicator

The ideal candidate will be a proven effective communicator with outstanding communication skills displaying high emotional intelligence coupled with sophisticated political acumen and be highly attuned to evolving customer needs and interests. This position requires extensive contact with Council, City officials, other government agencies, residents, and staff. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead with empathy and ingenuity.

Critical Thinker

The ideal candidate will be curious and enthusiastic and a keen observer who is sensitive to emerging trends and issues and ensures that his/her team is well prepared to address them.

Technical Resource

The Director will have solid experience with all platforms of governmental finance. The Director must be comfortable in his/her knowledge and abilities to serve as a resource and expert to city leaders, the administrative team, and policy makers. A strong background in national accounting procedures is desired.

Leadership

This exceptional leader will be responsible for developing staff and growing the skills and capacity of others. He/she will promote teamwork, collaboration, and the powers of a reinventive mindset. The ideal candidate will modernize customer experiences and maximize staff time and talent. This innovative creative leader will bring a fresh perspective as well as exceptional leadership skills to the organization.

Join us in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of St. Clair Shores! Apply at https://scsmi.applicantpro.com/jobs. This position will remain open until filled. However, we will review the initial round of applications on October 31, 2024 and schedule interviews. Visit www.scsmi.net for additional employment details as well as an application. The City of St Clair Shores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.