Finance Director
Chippewa County is accepting applications for the Finance Director position. The job duties of the Finance Director include but are not limited to serve as the County’s chief financial officer; to be responsible for financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administration of the County’s debt program and administering a county-wide financial system; to be a key member of the Department of Administration and to be responsible for analyzing all aspects of county finances, providing advice, recommendations and options to the County Administrator and the County Board.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master’s degree preferred. Five (5) years or more of recent government finance and accounting experience in a management/supervisory position required. Wisconsin County experience preferred. CPA license preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and GASB rules required. Must be bondable. Valid driver’s license and cell phone required. Visit www.co.chippewa.wi.us to view the full position description and other job requirements.
Starting Wage: $96,667 – $101,163 annually depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $126,449 annually.
Benefits: Health insurance offered through Security Health Plan include a high deductible plan option ($2,000 for an individual and $4,000 for a family) with $0 premiums! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, accident insurance and disability insurance offered. Generous PTO program of 7.09 hours of PTO earned per pay period (26 pay periods in a year). For more information on Chippewa County’s benefits visit our website at https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits.
Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.co.chippewa.wi.us under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.