Description
The City of Mt. Pleasant is looking for a strong financial professional to take on the responsibility of City Treasurer within our Finance Division. The City Treasurer is a department head level position reporting to the Director of Finance and leads the treasurer functions for the City. As a salaried, at-will leadership position, this role is appointed by the City Commission at the recommendation of the Director of Finance. In this role, the selected candidate will perform all treasurer duties, lead excellent auditing practices, perform accounting functions, tax calculations, cash management processes, and oversee the Accounts Payable Office Professional and Utility Billing team. The City Treasurer sets the department budget and participates in goal setting and visioning, while developing ways to best invest and cultivate City funds. The successful candidate will thrive working in an environment which appreciates creativity, strives to provide high quality services, and works collaboratively while building relationships and optimizing the assets of the city to best support our community.
To be considered, please submit application materials by March 4, 2026. Please see website for full details.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong financial, analytical, and accounting skills, who is comfortable exercising independent judgement while making decisions and solving problems. Excellent written, verbal communication, and reporting skills are essential to present and discuss complex financial models. The position is directly responsible for functions of accounting, auditing, accounts payable review, tax roll preparation, tax distributions, tax increment calculations, economic development project calculations, tax court process, state reporting, payroll review and fund transfer processes, financial analysis projects, oversee investments, cash management, and special assessment calculations. Estimates revenues and provides multi-year projections and analysis. Also provides backup support for electronic banking, preparing deposits, and monitoring electronic receipts.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field and progressively responsible experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A master’s degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Michigan Certified Treasurer (MICPT) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) or similar certification, and financial experience within a municipal environment are preferred. The selected candidate will have proven experience and knowledge in accounting principles, practices, and procedures related to municipal operations in Michigan. Competent in widely accepted accounting, office, and business software applications, and experience with BS&A software is desired, as well as knowledge of budgeting for performance outcomes or objectives.
The standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work schedule flexibility is available with the possibility of occasional remote work as approved by the Director of Finance, following a full onboarding process and team integration. To be effective and connected with the Mt. Pleasant community, we request that the City Treasurer live locally within 12 months of hire, reside and maintain principal domicile within the limits of Isabella County or within 20 miles from the nearest city limit, whichever is greater.
