Finance Director

Position Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of Marathon County. This role includes developing the annual budget in collaboration with the County Administrator, delivering financial reports and updates to department leaders and governmental bodies, providing direct guidance and oversight to Finance Department staff, leading the annual audit, and developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with all financial policies and practices. The Finance Director ensures the financial stability and integrity of the county’s financial practices and procedures and is the primary resource for the Administrator and Department Heads for financial insights to drive improvement throughout the organization. This position serves as the county auditor, as contemplated by Wisconsin Statute section 59.47.

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
-Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
-Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in fiscal administration, preferably in government.
-Three years of supervisory experience.

Compensation:
-Salary Range V: $110,947 – $124,259 – $149,780
-Starting Salary based on candidate’s expertise, experience, education and certifications.
-Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package
-Other benefits – county paid professional training (CPEs) and membership fee

Selection Procedure and Timeline:
Application Deadline: June 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
First Round Interview Dates: June 12-14, 2024

https://www.marathoncounty.gov/home/showdocument?id=13006&t=638515353082774282

Deadline Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 pm on June 9, 2024