Finance Director / County Auditor
Grant County is seeking an experienced, strategic, and detail-oriented Finance Director / County Auditor to lead the County’s financial management program and serve as a key advisor on fiscal operations, reporting, compliance, and long-range financial planning. This position reports to the County Administrator and plays a central role in maintaining strong financial systems, supporting the annual budget process, coordinating audit activities, and promoting consistent county-wide fiscal practices.
Benefit Position: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $4,195.20 starting bi-weekly
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration or related field
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure is preferred. Candidates who are actively pursuing CPA licensure or who bring comparable governmental finance leadership experience will also be considered.
Experience:
1. Four or more years’ experience of professional auditing or accounting
2. Experience in governmental auditing and accounting
3. Experience in budget management and systems analysis
Note: Equivalent combinations of job-related education and experience may be considered
How to Apply
A Grant County application and job description may be obtained on www.co.grant.wi.gov (under employment opportunities) or by contacting Grant County Human Resources (608) 723‑2540.
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and Grant County application to the below address or email to employment@co.grant.wi.gov .
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Grant County Human Resources
111 S. Jefferson St. – P.O. Box 529
Lancaster, WI 53813
Grant County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer (AA/EEO). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, women, and persons with work-related limitations.
Deadline Note: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.