Finance Director

West Chester Township OH•West Chester Township, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director serves as West Chester Township’s chief financial strategist and a key member of the executive leadership team. This position provides organization-wide financial leadership, advises the Township Administrator and Board of Trustees on fiscal policy and long-term financial planning, and ensures the Township’s financial resources are managed in alignment with strategic priorities, operational needs, and community expectations. The Finance Director is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, debt management, financial reporting, internal controls, investment oversight, and financial analysis to support responsible decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible financial management experience
Five (5) or more years of supervisory, management, or executive leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field
Active CPA License, CPFO, CGFM, or other relevant professional certifications
Prior senior-level finance experience in a township, municipality, county, school district, other public-sector organization, or complex nonprofit organization
Experience with Ohio public finance, governmental accounting, public budgeting, debt management, capital improvement planning, TIF funding, grants, audits, and financial transparency requirements

Responsibilities

Serves as the Township’s senior financial advisor, providing guidance on fiscal policy, long-term planning, financial sustainability, organizational risk, and major operational and capital decisions.
Leads the development, presentation, administration, and monitoring of the Township’s operating and capital budgets, including multi-year forecasting, revenue analysis, expenditure planning, and financial scenario modeling.
Supports strategic investment decisions through capital improvement planning, debt analysis, fund balance management, TIF/SIF planning, grant strategy, and evaluation of long-term financial impacts.
Prepares financial reports, presentations, recommendations, and policy analysis for the Township Administrator, Board of Trustees, department directors, and other stakeholders.
Directs the Finance Division, including staff development, process improvement, internal controls, financial systems, audit coordination, compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
Works closely with department directors to align financial resources with service delivery needs, capital priorities, staffing plans, and strategic initiatives.
Promotes transparency, accuracy, and clarity in financial communication with elected officials, staff, residents, businesses, auditors, financial advisors, and community partners.