Director

Job Details

Level: Management

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year

Job Location: City of Taylor Municipal Building [MI, USA]

Job Shift: Day shift with occasional evenings

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (master’s preferred)

Position Description

The Director of Budget and Finance serves as the City of Taylor’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the overall direction, administration, and integrity of the city’s financial operation. This position plans, organizes and directs all activities of the Budget and Finance Department. This includes the following: budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, procurement compliance, annual financial audit preparation and asset management. The Director of Budget and Finance serves as the principal advisor to the Mayor and City Council on fiscal policy, financial condition and regulatory compliance. This position will also ensure the financial practices comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Michigan municipal finance law and applicable federal and state regulations.

Essential Duties and Tasks

The Director of Budget and Finance

The ideal candidate will:

• Direct preparation of the annual budget in compliance with the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act and applicable city charter provisions
• Oversee preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and interim financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GASB standards
• Monitor state constitutional revenue sharing and other intergovernmental revenue projections; advise leadership on multi-year fiscal impacts
• Present monthly financial reports to city council and other boards as needed
• Serve as the primary liaison to the external auditors
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, debt service/capital asset reporting and cash reconciliation operations
• Serve as the functional owner of Oracle Fusion ERP financial modules (AP/AR, OTBI reporting)
• Assist the Treasurer with managing banking relationships and treasury management services
• Assist purchasing manager with the city procurement policy, including blanket purchasing agreements (BPSs), cooperative purchasing arrangements and sole source justifications
• Serve as a trustee on both the Police and Fire Pension board and General Pension board
• Assist other departments with compliance for state and federal grants, including prevailing wage requirements under Act 10 of 2023 and bonding requirements under PA346
• Administer Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) under PA346
• Support property tax administration in coordination with the Treasurer and Tax Assessor
• Supervise, train and evaluate the Finance Department staff
• Respond to financial related public records request and represent the city in financial matters with state agencies, auditors and the public
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Mayor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or closely related fields (master’s preferred)
• CPA or CGFM certification preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or governmental finance
• Including 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Thorough knowledge of GASB standards, Michigan municipal finance, procurement law and public sector budgeting practices   
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and BS&A software experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with public pension and benefits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to elected officials and boards

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary
• Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens.

Communication Skills:

• Read and interpret documents
• Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively
• Project voice when presenting at large group events
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak tactfully and effectively before residents, staff, and elected officials, in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to follow written and verbal communications
• Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to balance multiple projects
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills
• Interpersonal Skills:
• High sense of integrity and ethics
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable
• Trustworthy
• Possess a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to accept performance feedback
• Goal and deadline oriented
• Ability to adapt to change
• Detail oriented
• Service focused
• Team-oriented

Reasoning Ability:

• Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
• Solve practical problems in a variety of situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the City Council and/or designee.

Hours of Employment:

Normal hours of employment are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Schedule will be modified by the Mayor’s Office due to department operations as needed. Attendance at City Council meetings and other board meetings is required.

Compensation

Salary to commensurate in the range of $125K - $150K according to candidate’s skills and experience level. The Director of Budget and Finance position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, Taylor Recreation Center membership, ability to apply for tuition reimbursement, and participation in the City’s Defined Contribution Plan.

HOW TO APPLY:

Internal Candidates

Interested internal candidates should complete the internal candidate application accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest through their Employee Self-Service account in PAYCOM under Job Opportunities or through the internal posting through the City’s website.

External Candidates

Interested external candidates should complete the external candidate application at www.cityoftaylor.com/jobs accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest by end of business on Monday 10/02/2026. Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted regarding the next steps in the application process.

The City of Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.