Finance Director

CFS

Stoughton, WI

$140,000–$159,000 Per Year

2 days ago

Job Description

Finance Director

Salary: $140,000–$159,000
Location: Dane County, WI
Job Type: Full-Time

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Lead the financial operations of a growing Wisconsin municipality with an approximately $80M budget.
Serve as a key financial advisor to the Mayor, Finance Committee, and City leadership.
Join the City during a period of significant development, infrastructure investment, and community growth.
Lead an experienced finance team while helping shape the City's long-term financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the City's annual budgeting process, financial planning, and ongoing monitoring of fiscal performance.
Oversee TIF financing, tax activities, intergovernmental funding, and other municipal financing initiatives.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the Mayor, Finance Committee, and City leadership regarding the City's fiscal health and long-term priorities.
Lead and support the Finance Department while collaborating with Stoughton Utilities and other City departments on financial matters.
Prepare and present financial information to elected officials and stakeholders, translating complex financial information into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of government finance experience, preferably within a municipal, county, or state government environment.
Strong experience with governmental budgeting, financial reporting, and municipal funding/financing activities.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Stoughton, WI
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$140,000–$159,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.