Finance/Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced municipal finance leader looking to support an outstanding community? If so, read on!

About Us

Plymouth Township is a vibrant community featuring a high quality of life, great neighborhoods and amenities, careful development, and stable growth. Located 20 minutes from Ann Arbor and 30 minutes from Detroit, bordered by major highways, Plymouth Township provides ready access to key attractions and transportation hubs. The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools are consistently rated among the best in Michigan.

About the Opportunity

The Finance/Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing Plymouth Township’s financial operations. The role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the departmental staff, directing financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, auditing, purchasing and automation of the Township’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the maintenance and control of all accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Collaborates with the Treasury on a daily basis to ensure income and expenditures are properly accounted for.
• Coordinates the budget process and prepares the annual Township budget.
• Monitors and analyzes expenditures throughout the fiscal year to assure compliance with the approved budget.
• Perform quarterly internal audits and prepare related reports. Coordinates annual audit activities. Monitors and assists with the Township’s auditors.
• Administers the Township’s purchasing cycle.
• Supervises staff assigned to the Finance Department, delegating appropriate tasks.
• Assists Township officials in examining and determining bonding, capital expenditures options, and any financial projects.
• Attends various Township meetings and represents the Township in financial matters.
• Assists in preparing financial data for labor negotiations.
• Completes special projects assigned by the Township.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required, with a master’s degree or CPA Designation preferred.
• Prior experience in governmental/municipal accounting preferred.
• Experience in supervisory capacity preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow, enforce and clearly communicate accounting and finance procedures and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly and accurately.
• BS&A experience preferred.