Muskegon County
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Muskegon County, Muskegon, Michigan, United States, 49444
JOBThe Director of Finance, under the general direction of the HealthWest Chief Financial Officer, implements and supervises accounting services for HealthWest. This employee assesses current HealthWest accounting and implements improvements where necessary. The Director of Finance assists auditors in examining HealthWest’s accounting and purchasing system, monitors the financial portion of grants administered through HealthWest, supervises a staff of professional technical and clerical employees, and performs related duties and responsibilities as required. This position is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative; however, very critically important and sensitive determinations and decisions may require guidance and coordination at a higher level.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIESPossess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting.Have four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the field of accounting, which shall have included increasingly responsible experience in a supervisory capacity; C.P.A credential preferred.Possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.Preferred but not RequiredCommunity Mental Health and/or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic financial management and cost allocation experience preferred.Bilingual candidates are highly desired.Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.NOTE:
The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONEVALUATION CONTENTApplicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIESPossess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting.Have four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in the field of accounting, which shall have included increasingly responsible experience in a supervisory capacity; C.P.A credential preferred.Possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.Preferred but not RequiredCommunity Mental Health and/or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic financial management and cost allocation experience preferred.Bilingual candidates are highly desired.Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.NOTE:
The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONEVALUATION CONTENTApplicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE.
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