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Park Township

Deputy Finance Director

Holland, MI · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

... Officer (CPFO), and/or other relevant government finance related designations Advanced skills with BS&A and Excel Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:

City of Bridgeton

Finance Director

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$132K/yr

Priority will be given to any candidate who has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). Although the position is titled Finance Officer ...

Park Township

Deputy Finance Director

Holland, MI · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

... Officer (CPFO), and/or other relevant government finance related designations Advanced skills with BS&A and Excel Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:

City of Bridgeton

Finance Director

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$132K/yr

Priority will be given to any candidate who has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). Although the position is titled Finance Officer ...

City of Bridgeton

Finance Director

Bridgeton, MO

$132K/yr

Priority will be given to any candidate who has earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). Although the position is titled Finance Officer ...

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Deputy Finance Director

Park Township

Holland, MI • On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Park Township
Job Posting - Deputy Finance Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,021 $97,525 (DOQ)
Application Deadline: July 8, 2025

The Park Township in Ottawa County, Michigan is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Finance Director to assist in the management and oversight of the Townships financial operations. This role supports the Finance Director in ensuring fiscal integrity, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and accounting standards while contributing to long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives. A full job description can be found at The Township offers competitive
benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum of 57 years of progressively responsible financial management or governmental accounting experience
Experience in municipal or township government strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) and public finance principles
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), and/or other relevant government finance related designations
Advanced skills with BS&A and Excel

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:

Matthew Butts, Park Township Manager
52 152nd Avenue, Holland, MI 49424


Salary/Compensation: $75,021 - $97,525 per year


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