Finance Director – Manitowoc County

Expected Hiring Range: $100,000–$125,000

Manitowoc County seeks a Finance Director with strong financial management, leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills who can effectively oversee the County’s financial operations and provide trusted guidance to the County Executive, County Board, committees, and departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, and public finance, along with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.

The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and responsive, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and work effectively across the organization. This individual will demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment while promoting financial accountability, transparency, compliance, and responsible stewardship of County resources.

Expected Hiring Range: $100,000–$125,000
Excellent benefits package and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting required. A master’s degree or CPA is preferred.

Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting practices, auditing standards, financial reporting, and public finance.

Experience preparing financial statements, audits, tax levy calculations, and regulatory reports.

Strong analytical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with elected officials, department heads, auditors, granting agencies, and external stakeholders.

Apply now!
Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) is conducting the executive recruitment process for this position. Applications are now being accepted until the position is filled, with a first review no later than October 9, 2026.

Please upload or email your cover letter, resume, salary history, and professional references to Jay Shambeau at jay@public-advisors.com.

Learn more at https://www.public-advisors.com/manitowoc