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Leelanau County — Administrator/Chief Financial Officer

The Board of Commissioners of Leelanau County (pop. 23,019) in northwest Michigan is seeking an experienced individual to be its next Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. Leelanau County operates on a $16.5 million General Fund budget, and special funds budgets equate to $14.3 million. It has 129 employees with six unions. 

Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with the Board to implement its priorities and policies
  • Runs the day-to-day operations of the County under policies established by the Board

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in public administration, business administration, accounting or related fields required (master’s degree preferred)
  • At least three years of direct county government or five years of equivalent Board experience in a similarly sized organization
  • Extensive knowledge of Michigan laws related to county government and state-mandated accounting practices
  • Demonstrated experience working successfully with a Board to establish a vision, identify goals and collaboratively chart a course for the future

For more detailed information, please visit https://www.leelanau.gov.

Salary: $110,000 to $140,000, DOQE; comprehensive benefits package

How to apply:

Email cover letter and resume in PDF format with subject line of “Leelanau County Application” to cjanikmli@geneseeisd.org.

Or mail to:

Administrator Search
c/o Chet Janik
Leelanau County Human Resource Office
8527 E. Government Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

The Board seeks a multi-year contract that includes annual performance reviews.

For questions, contact consultant Chet Janik at 231-633-7680 or cjanikmli@geneseeisd.org.

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Posted: March 21, 2024


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