Finance Director
About the Position
The Finance Director serves as a key member of Brown County’s 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.
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About Brown County
Brown County is Wisconsin’s fourth-largest county and serves as a vibrant regional hub for business, healthcare, education, entertainment, tourism, and government services in northeast Wisconsin. Anchored by the City of Green Bay and situated along the Bay of Green Bay and the Fox River, the County offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities, growing communities, historic character, and exceptional natural resources.
Home to more than 275,000 residents, Brown County continues to experience steady growth while maintaining a strong sense of community and Midwestern quality of life. The County features diverse municipalities, excellent parks and recreation opportunities, thriving neighborhoods, nationally recognized entertainment and sports destinations, and a strong regional economy supported by manufacturing, healthcare, education, logistics, technology, and agriculture.
Brown County government is committed to delivering responsive, innovative, and efficient public services while fostering long-term sustainability, collaboration, and organizational excellence. County leadership values strategic thinking, professional integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement in serving residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region.
Learn more at browncountywi.gov
The Ideal Candidate
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.
Hiring 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.
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Apply now!
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.
Please upload or 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.
Thank you for your interest!