Finance Director – Brown County, WI

Brown County seeks a Finance Director to serves as a key member of its leadership team, providing executive oversight of the County’s financial operations, accounting systems, budget development, financial reporting, and debt administration activities. Reporting directly to the Director of Administration, the Finance Director leads the County’s Finance Division and serves as a strategic advisor on fiscal planning, financial sustainability, operational performance, and long-range budgeting. This role is responsible for ensuring sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and the effective management of County resources in support of organizational priorities and public service excellence.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative public sector finance professional with expertise in governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and long-range fiscal planning. Brown County seeks a proactive leader who communicates complex financial information clearly, builds strong relationships across the organization, and demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and leadership skills, experience managing financial systems and teams, and a commitment to accountability, transparency, and public service excellence.

Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000 (DOQ)

Excellent benefits package and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory experience in a governmental environment.

CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and public-sector finance practices.

Experience with financial forecasting, audits, debt management, and long-range financial planning.

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and organizational management skills.

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present complex financial information.

Ability to build collaborative relationships with elected officials, department leaders, staff, and external partners.

HOW TO APPLY
Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) is conducting the executive recruitment process for this position. Applications are being accepted through a rolling review process until the position is filled. https://www.public-advisors.com/browncounty

Please email your cover letter, resume, salary history, and professional references to Jess Wildes at jess@public-advisors.com.

Please direct questions to Jess at 262-339-5658.