Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
City of East Lansing Finance Department
East Lansing, Michigan
Wage/Salary: $99,064.24 to $137,994.04 including a $2,000 annual CPA license certification bonus, with salary within the range negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications; and an excellent benefit package. Relocation expenses are negotiable.
Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2024
Date Closing: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Job Description
The City of East Lansing (pop. 48,528) in Ingham County is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO). East Lansing operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a full-time staff of approximately 300 and a FY 2024 combined budget of $159.8 million. This position reports directly to the City Manager and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist place to live, work, visit and do business. We are seeking and hiring individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead, plan, direct, manage and oversee the daily activities and operations of the Finance Department as the Chief Financial Officer and Budget Officer for the city
- Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies and provide reliable, trustworthy financial support to the City Manager through complex analysis and policy recommendations
- Oversee Finance Department with 16 employees, including four professional managers for each operational divisions reporting to the CFO (Assessing, Budget and Accounting, Income Tax and Treasury)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field (master’s degree in a related field preferred)
- Eight years of responsible experience in fiscal services and four years of administrative and supervisory experience
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Michigan preferred