Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Grand Haven Charter Township

 

Grand Haven Charter Township is accepting applications for a Finance Director.

 

The person selected will be under the general supervision of the Township Superintendent and will work closely with both the elected Clerk and Treasurer.  The successful candidate will manage the finance department, including the immediate supervision of two finance staff.  A four-year college degree in Accounting, a minimum of five (5) years experience in the accounting field, and experience in governmental accounting, including a working knowledge of GASB, is required.  Examples of responsibilities include the following:

                                                                              Oversee all data and reporting from the Finance department.  Establish and monitor internal controls and procedures. Coordinate preparation of various financial statements and reports on a timely basis. Responsible for coordination of annual financial audit. Responsible for investment and tracking of cash funds. May be appointed as the Deputy Treasurer. Prepare tax rolls and track taxable values in TIF district(s). Distribute property tax monies to the appropriate agencies and complete property tax settlements. Reconcile bank statements and other accounts. Coordinate aspects of both the purchase and payment of bonds. Track and collect delinquent personal property taxes. 

 

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.  Experience with BS&A government software a “plus”.  Must possess skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials and the general public.  Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to meet specific deadlines in a sometimes stressful work environment.

 

The Charter Township of Grand Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age or handicap in employment or provision of services.

 

Applications may be obtained from the Grand Haven Township Administrative Offices or downloaded from www.ght.org and must be submitted no later than Monday, June 9, 2008.  Emails may be sent to Suzanne Proksa, Human Resources Manager at hr@ght.org   No agency calls please.

 

Grand Haven Charter Township

Human Resources Manager

13300 168th Avenue

Grand Haven, Michigan 49417

(616) 842-5988

FAX:  616-842-9419