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Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$116,644-$156,280 This position is hybrid.
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for fiscal accountability, innovation, and driving organizational success? Oakland County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to provide leadership and oversight of County financial operations, accounting practices, and fiscal policies. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, and guiding fiscal strategies that support responsible management of public resources. Working closely with County leadership, you'll help shape financial practices, improve operational efficiencies, and support informed decision-making across the organization.
What You'll Do • Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of County fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations related to actuals and audits. • Ensure County financial operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and established accounting standards. • Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and department directors. • Oversee the preparation and completion of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). • Analyze financial data, monitor fiscal operations, and identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance and accountability. • Direct the development, maintenance, and improvement of accounting systems and financial technology. • Evaluate existing fiscal policies, internal controls, and procedures to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Collaborate with County leadership and departments to support sound financial management and organizational goals.
Why You'll Love It • Make a Lasting Impact: Help shape financial policies and practices that support essential services throughout Oakland County. • Lead with Purpose: Play a critical leadership role in maintaining financial integrity, transparency, and accountability. • Influence Strategic Decisions: Work directly with executive leadership to provide financial insights that guide County operations. • Drive Innovation: Lead improvements to financial systems, processes, and internal controls that enhance organizational efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or closely related field of study.
- Have had six (6) years of full-time professional work experience in budget management, accounting, economic forecasting and/or financial analysis, or related area, including two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Working through one or more subordinate chief or supervisor, plans, directs, contributes to appropriate staffing decisions, and exercises control over the Fiscal Services Actuals and Audits Unit. Exercises managerial authority over professional, technical, and clerical employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Directs the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA a.k.a the Single Audit).
Oversees the central accounting functions of the County, including annual financial reporting, formulating, and improving accounting procedures and guidelines, and operating central payroll.
Acts as liaison with outside auditors in all audit related matters.
Develops, presents and implements County accounting policies, procedures and regulations as established by the County Executive and the Board of Commissioners in accordance with state law.
Provides fiscal and technical advice to the CFO and other department directors and the Board of
Commissioners Finance Committee or Audit Subcommittee. Also, provides information to other standing committees of the Board of Commissioners as needed for board resolutions, contracts and inter-local agreements.
Directs the review and analysis and reports on legislation and related documents from the state and federal governments which impact the County's fiscal procedures and operations.
Recommends to the CFO, controls and procedures governing the payment of bills and the County payroll. Directs the payment of bills and ensures their accuracy of classification and recording.
Designs and supervises the development and implementation of new accounting systems, including computerized systems.
Supervises the maintenance of financial account books detailing the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenditures and equity for all County funds in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Directs a continuous evaluation and review of accounting methods and procedures within the various County agencies to ensure compliance with administrative and legislative requirements.
Oversees the maintenance and ongoing development of the financial system and financial report development.
Directs, or cooperates with other divisions in the planning, developing and conducting of program review and management improvement studies to determine program and management effectiveness and efficiency.
Serves as liaison for the County Executive with the certified auditors for the County's financial statements.
Responsible for completing on-going training at the County’s expense in the following areas: Government Finance, Accounting, Technology, and other applicable training as assigned.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical office environment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Considerable knowledge of modern management principles, practices, and techniques relative to governmental budgeting, organization and methods analysis, systems procedures, financing, accounting, and reporting functions as required in the administration of a complex governmental enterprise.
2. Considerable ability to initiate, plan, develop, coordinate, and implement multi-program and multi-management budget and accounting activities involved in the operations of County agencies.
3. Considerable knowledge of the utilization of data processing techniques in the preparation and implementation of budget and accounting documents, reports and activities.
4. Considerable knowledge of long-range financial planning processes and economic forecasting techniques.
5. Considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing fiscal and budgetary operations of the County.
6. Exceptional knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), Power BI, Outlook, AI, and other databases and Internet software.
7. Ability to apply the principle of County personnel administration to the selection, placement, and training of assigned staff including the ability to successfully implement professional development programs.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Union*
*If applicable
EEO Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Inclusion Statement
Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.
