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.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a finance team in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract-to-hire basis. This role partners closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen financial operations, support sound business decisions, and maintain accurate, compliant reporting. The position offers a blend of hands-on accounting leadership and forward-looking financial analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, grants oversight, and regulatory accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders, helping translate operational needs into accurate financial plans.</p><p>• Create and refine forecasts, financial models, and scenario-based analyses that guide leadership in evaluating risks, opportunities, and performance trends.</p><p>• Track actual results against budget targets, investigate key variances, and present meaningful insights to support timely decision-making.</p><p>• Review accounting activity and related documentation prepared by team members to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.</p><p>• Oversee monthly and year-end close activities while coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process.</p><p>• Prepare reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting that supports transparency and aligns with organizational and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Manage grant-related financial reporting, reimbursement submissions, and closeout activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state funding requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate required transit and government reporting, including data submissions tied to public funding and oversight obligations.</p><p>• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility into financial performance and increase productivity.</p>