Assistant Finance Director

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. Typical 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. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr Grand Blanc Township