Finance Director

Benefits

The City of Royal Oak provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long and short-term disability
• Life insurance for employees and dependents
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a health and wellness center
• A robust retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions

Essential Job Functions

The Finance Director reports directly to the City Manager and serves as the City's chief financial advisor and a key member of the executive leadership team. The position provides leadership for the Finance, Treasury, and Assessing functions and is responsible for budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, debt management, pension administration, capital planning, financial forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will bring municipal finance expertise, sound judgment, and a proven ability to lead complex financial operations while ensuring transparency, accountability, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The City seeks a collaborative leader who communicates effectively, develops strong working relationships, and provides thoughtful financial guidance to support informed decision-making throughout the organization.

KSA

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field; seven (7) years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.