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 a Purchasing Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will manage day-to-day procurement activities, helping the business secure materials and services accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor coordination skills, sound judgment, and a data-driven approach to supporting purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and process purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy to support ongoing business needs.<br>• Oversee outstanding orders by tracking shipment progress, confirming delivery timelines, and addressing delays when they arise.<br>• Build productive partnerships with suppliers to support reliable service, responsive communication, and favorable purchasing outcomes.<br>• Review vendor results in areas such as cost, product quality, service levels, and on-time performance to guide sourcing decisions.<br>• Compile and analyze purchasing data and reports to help improve planning, visibility, and decision-making.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to understand demand requirements and ensure requested materials and services are obtained on time.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues involving orders, invoices, receiving concerns, and supplier correspondence.<br>• Maintain organized procurement documentation and ensure purchasing records remain complete and up to date.<br>• Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness across purchasing operations.