Assistant Finance Director

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Grand Blanc
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400036
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Description


Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director serves in the support and oversight of fiscal operations of the Township. This position performs a variety of complex finance/accounting duties as directed, as well as some oversight of day-to-day financial and accounting operations, including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenues, Utility Billing and Procurement.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares and maintains various financial records such as cash and investment needs, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and assists department heads with required financial data.
• Handles a variety of confidential materials and sensitive issues that require discretion.
• Provides support to other Township administrators, as assigned.
• Develop and oversee procurement process.
• Assists with annual budget development and preparation and monitors budget to actual variances.
• Monitor the general ledger for accuracy and reviews journal entries.
• Maintains financial records and completes various year-end schedules.
• Oversees the Township fixed assets program and prepares schedules for audit.
• Assists Finance Director in preparing and presenting pertinent records required for the annual audit.
• Provides data and financial analysis requested by the outside independent auditors.
• Prepares and records journal entries, including all cash and electronic funds transactions.
• Oversees the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Assists in the oversight of the accounts payable function.
• Provide mentoring to other Finance Department staff through the sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Acts as a member of the team; providing a capable backup for other positions within the Finance Department.

• Perform various other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five years accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to effectively analyze budgets and interpret financial and accounting records.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Independent judgment and ability to solve problems in a self-directed manner.
• Proficient in Windows and Excel.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of BSA Cloud or BSA Software
• Knowledge of governmental procurement functions.
• Additional progressively more responsible accounting work or management experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting and knowledge of GASB standards.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily sedentary work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and computer equipment is required.

Working Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
Application Process
Those interested in the position should submit the following:

• Online Application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Professional Reference List

Grand Blanc Township offers an industry leading benefits package to full-time employees.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical Insurance options for employees and dependents.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI PPO plan.
  • Blue Care Network HSA POS plan
• Dental Insurance
  • Delta Dental of Michigan
• Vision Insurance
  • Blue Vision (VSP)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Deferred compensation plan
• Retiree healthcare savings plan

PTO
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.

Optional Benefits available to eligible employees

• FSA and DCRA pre-tax contributions
• Voluntary life insurance
• Supplemental 457 retirement program (pre-tax & Roth)

01


Can you perform all of the job functions of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation? **The need for an accommodation does not necessarily bar employment. A determination will be made as to the effectiveness with which the accommodation will allow you to perform the essential functions of the positions and the hardship it would impose on the employer.

• Yes
• No

02


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

03


Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting finance or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience working in a municipal government?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have experience in governmental accounting and knowledge of GASB standards.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have 5 or more years in professional accounting or financial management?

• Yes
• No

07


Which of the following describes your highest level of MS Excel proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08


Do you have experience with BS&A software, or BSA Cloud?

• Yes
• No

Required Question