We are looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to oversee and enhance the financial operations of our organization in Grand Haven, Michigan. This leadership role involves managing accounting, finance, human resources, and customer service functions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in governmental accounting, financial oversight, and personnel management, as well as a strong commitment to organizational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily operations of finance, accounting, human resources, and customer service departments.<br>• Administer employee benefits, labor relations, and workers' compensation while managing personnel policies and procedures.<br>• Maintain and manage accounting systems to ensure accurate recording, measurement, and reporting of financial data.<br>• Analyze monthly financial statements and operational reports to provide actionable insights.<br>• Develop and implement effective cash forecasting and budgeting systems.<br>• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles, FASB rulings, and state and local government regulations.<br>• Conduct cost of service studies to assist in setting rates and service charges.<br>• Lead internal and external audit processes and ensure timely filing of insurance claims and state-required reports.<br>• Coordinate risk management practices and oversee property and liability insurance renewals.<br>• Participate in strategic planning and policy development to support organizational goals.
We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This leadership role will focus on overseeing financial operations and supporting the Chief Financial Officer in guiding fiscal strategies across various departments. The ideal candidate will excel in managing financial reviews, directing fiscal policies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations to enhance organizational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and mentor assigned personnel, including hiring, training, delegating tasks, and evaluating performance.<br>• Provide executive direction to department leaders in areas such as payroll, income tax, financial planning, budgeting, and purchasing.<br>• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to review and approve departmental goals, budgets, and program priorities.<br>• Conduct in-depth financial analyses and independent reviews of complex business processes to support city-wide fiscal objectives.<br>• Research and prepare comprehensive reports on fiscal topics, offering policy recommendations based on findings.<br>• Assist in labor negotiations by providing financial forecasts, analytics, and evaluations of contract proposals.<br>• Represent the Chief Financial Officer during meetings and events in their absence.<br>• Coordinate city operations with external agencies, private organizations, and community groups to align financial strategies.<br>• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the Fiscal Services budget to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Drive the implementation and improvement of enterprise reporting and planning systems to enhance operational efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial strategy, improving reporting accuracy, and enhancing decision-making processes across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical financial initiatives and collaborate with various departments to support the company's growth and operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly financial close processes, ensuring efficiency and delivering insightful analysis and commentary.<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making and operational improvements.<br>• Lead treasury management activities, including payment processing and credit card program oversight.<br>• Collaborate with the President to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and divisional profit and loss statements.<br>• Streamline accounting and finance documentation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Conduct equipment costing reviews, analyze variances, and document findings to provide actionable insights.<br>• Manage inventory accounting and ensure accurate tracking and reporting.<br>• Improve invoicing and expense reporting workflows for the service team to increase operational efficiency.<br>• Create and maintain cash forecasting tools to monitor weekly and monthly financial needs.<br>• Assess and plan for future labor and leadership requirements within the accounting and finance function.
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager/Director to lead and manage infrastructure operations in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of IT systems. The ideal candidate will excel in driving results, fostering team collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee the management, performance, and development of the IT infrastructure team.<br>• Ensure operational stability and continuous improvement of core systems, including servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud services.<br>• Drive the implementation of infrastructure initiatives, including gathering requirements, designing solutions, and validating system quality.<br>• Manage vendor relationships to ensure effective delivery of technology tools, services, and infrastructure support.<br>• Provide architectural oversight and technical guidance for multi-cloud, multi-domain, and multi-tenant environments.<br>• Implement and maintain endpoint and device management systems, including PCs, Macs, printers, and peripherals.<br>• Oversee data center operations, ensuring optimal performance of power, cooling, cabling, and fire suppression systems.<br>• Develop and enforce monitoring and alerting processes, with a focus on automated remediation.<br>• Lead patch management and asset lifecycle initiatives to ensure systems remain up-to-date and secure.<br>• Collaborate with peer leaders and other IT teams to drive continuous improvement and align technology strategies with business needs.