Description

ABOUT HUDSONVILLE
Discover the distinctive allure of Hudsonville, Michigan, a growing community of 8,000 residents nestled in Ottawa County. Conveniently situated between Grand Rapids and Holland, Hudsonville embodies small-town charm with big-city appeal. From well-kept neighborhoods and numerous parks to highly acclaimed schools and an ongoing business district revitalization, the city offers a harmonious blend of tradition and progress. Whether residents are drawn to the friendly atmosphere or the dynamic growth, Hudsonville strives to enhance the living experience in a welcoming and thriving community. 

Hudsonville at a Glance:

        4.38 sq. miles

        71 Employees

        $15,900,000 annual budget

        3 current Finance staff members

JOB SNAPSHOT

Serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the City of Hudsonville, providing strategic leadership and collaborative oversight of the City’s financial operations. Leads and supports the Finance team while fostering strong partnerships across departments, with elected officials, and throughout the community. Responsible for planning, directing, and maintaining the City’s accounting and treasury functions, including tax collection, utility billing, payroll processing, financial reporting, and the investment and disbursement of public funds. Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement in support of organizational goals and excellent public service.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The candidate for this position will be a collaborative, relationship-focused leader with a strong commitment to teamwork, employee engagement, and public service excellence. This individual will foster a positive and supportive work environment through a hands-on leadership style that values communication, accountability, and cross-department collaboration. We are seeking a visionary professional who can develop and implement long-term financial strategies that support the continued growth and financial health while advancing innovation, technology, and funding opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, elected officials, community partners, and residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (This list is not intended to be fully inclusive of all duties.)

• Serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the City.
• Builds collaborative working relationships with department heads, employees, elected officials, auditors, consultants, and community stakeholders to support organizational success and effective financial stewardship.
• Develops & maintains a comprehensive system for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting the City’s revenues and expenditures to support informed decision making and transparency.
• Oversees the collection of all taxes and special assessments, utility bills, license fees, and other revenues of the City and such other revenues in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Maintains custody of all City public funds and deposits all funds in such depositories as designated by the Commission in accordance with the law.
• Directs the planning, organization, and continuous improvement of the City’s accounting system including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, journals, subsidiary ledgers, registers and other accounting and financial records.
• Leads and supports Finance personnel through coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management while promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversees bi-weekly Payroll processing, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (W2's, W3's, 941's, 1095’s, Federal, state & local withholdings).
• Performs daily accounting and auditing procedures relating to assessments. 
• Develops, implements, and evaluates financial policies, procedures, and internal controls for the City’s financing to strengthen operational efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
• Works collaboratively with actuaries, auditors, and department heads to submit at the end of each fiscal year, a complete audit report of the City's financial status. 
• Property Tax Management, Collection, Disbursement and Settlement. Including oversight of special tax arrangements, Brownfield and Renaissance Zones, DDA, and tax deferments.
• Responsible for the collection, disbursement, and striking of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes.
• Responds professionally and effectively to inquiries from residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding financial matters, tax questions, appraisal procedures, and related legislation.
• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental budgeting processes and promotes cross-department collaboration in financial planning and accountability.
• Facilitates quarterly budget meetings with department heads to review budget performance, discuss operational needs, and identify adjustments or opportunities for improvement.
• Assists City Manager with the annual budget and capital improvement plan (CIP) process with collaboration from department leaders. 
• Prepares and presents Financial Reports, Investment Reports, and Budget Amendments to the City Commission as required. 
• Responsible for investment management activities for the City to maximize financial stability and responsible stewardship of City resources.
• Manages bond payment schedules and issues debt payments. 
• Responsible for the City’s general liability insurance; collaborating with departments and the City’s provider in processing and reviewing claims and renewals.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting multiple annual state mandated financial reports. 
• Oversees the water/sewer billing process and perform rate analysis as needed. 
• Supports organizational initiatives that enhance customer service, operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and interdepartmental collaboration.

JOB-BASED COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the professional principles and practices of public finance utilized in administering the city budget.
• Knowledge of the professional practices of municipal accounting to effectively maintain the City accounting system and assessing system.
• Knowledge of basic computer science to utilize the City electronic data processing equipment in the accounting processes.
• Knowledge of the techniques of investment management to control the investment programs of the city.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and policies governing city finance, accounting activities, and treasury assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in municipal budgeting, fund accounting, audits, and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Knowledge of the basic personnel management to recruit, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff.
• Skill in compiling and evaluating complex financial data and reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, fellow employees, and the general public.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field of the equivalent.
• Certification as any of the following: Michigan Certified Professional Treasurer (MiCPT), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 
• Required experience includes five years of progressively more responsible experience in municipal finance administration, preferably including investments and electronic data processing responsibilities.  Must be bondable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
        This is an exempt, non-union position with an annual salary step scale of $82K - $115K.

•         A generous benefits package that includes:
  • Medical – 82% employer paid premium
  • Dental – employer paid 
  • Vision – employer paid
  • Life/Disability – employer paid
  • Flex Spending Accounts 
  • Employee Assistance Program. 
•         Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (401A) with up to 11% employer contribution.
•         Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and flexible work schedule.
•         Cell phone reimbursement. 
•         Access to City owned gym, and other facility perks. 
•         Participation in the City’s Wellness program.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone; personal computer; postage machine; copy machine; fax machine; 10-key calculator. Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office products, financial software (BS&A), and other databases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assigned tasks take place mostly in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED
This position is under the supervision of the City Manager with appointment from the City Commission.  Special assignments are made by the City Manager who is consulted on difficult work situations and policy questions.  This employee performs duties with considerable independence and is accountable for results.  The work is usually checked through the review of final reports and audits.

LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
This position supervises, mentors, guides, and trains members of the Finance Department, currently a three-member team with a Deputy Finance Director, Accounts Clerk, and Administrative Assistant. This position also collaborates with and provides guidance to other leaders within the organization regarding budgets, capital improvement planning, and strategic planning. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; interview and reference check; secondary interview as necessary; final selection, background check and drug screen.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.