Pierce Monroe & Assoc

9 jobs near Columbus, OH

Financial Director - Contractual

PIERCE MONROE & ASSOC LLC

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Direct and oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Monitor revenues, expenditures, grants, and funding allocations to ensure fiscal accountability.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, budget recommendations, and operational analyses to executive leadership, City Council, boards, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including governmental accounting standards and audit requirements.
  • Lead annual budget development and long-range financial planning initiatives.
  • Oversee internal controls, procurement coordination, contract compliance, and financial risk management.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with departmental goals and public service priorities.
  • Supervise finance staff and support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Coordinate external audits and respond to audit findings or corrective action plans.
  • Support transparency initiatives and public reporting requirements.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  • Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
  •  7–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably within municipal or public-sector environments.
  • Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, public budgeting, grant management, and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills