Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer
City of East Lansing Finance Department
 East Lansing, Michigan
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
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