Description
Fremont, Michigan, settled in 1855, is a city in Newaygo County, Michigan, known as the "baby food capital of the world" as the home to Gerber Products. With a population of 4,617 residents, it offers a low cost of living, a low crime rate, and a focus on community quality of life. The City is a regional center surrounded by a rural landscape. Fremont is less than an hour from larger metropolitan areas and the Lake Michigan Shoreline. It is named after the John C. Fremont, a 19th century western explorer and presidential candidate. It is described as a community with a small-town feel that maintains a high quality of life for its residents.
Fremont prides itself on maintaining a pleasant, comfortable and visually stimulating place in which to live, work, play and visit. With the leadership of the Fremont City Council, the expertise and innovation of Fremont’s professional staff, the guidance of the many board and commission members and the help and contributions of our many volunteers, Fremont offers many high-quality local services at a very reasonable cost. Most newcomers are amazed at the range of services, programs, facilities and amenities available in the Fremont community. Residents often take the many services, facilities and high-quality staff for granted, and fail to realize that most towns the size of Fremont are not as fortunate.
You will find that the Fremont City Council is supportive of the Finance Director/Clerk position and that the City organization has excellent departmental leadership, and a supportive and hardworking staff. This position is rooted in strong collaboration and communication internally and externally. In addition, civility should be a core characteristic of the next Finance Director/Clerk. The City has strong financials and great relationships within the area, including neighboring townships, the Chamber, Public Schools and county governmental units. The City desires a Finance Director/Clerk who appreciates teamwork and has excellent communication skills not only with the staff and City Manager but the Council and citizens.
It is also emphasized that this position is a working Finance Director/Clerk position where at times the Finance Director/Clerk will work alongside their staff in many different areas.
Candidates should possess a four-year degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field. As a substitute for a four-year degree, candidates with multiple years of leadership as either a local government Finance Director or Clerk and course work towards a degree may also be considered. The salary range for the Finance Director/Clerk position is $80,000 to $102,000. Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
DEADLINE November 6th, 2025
To Apply:
Please submit resume, cover letter, consent form, and five professional references to or by selecting the "Apply Now" button on the right-hand side of the page (you CAN upload more than one document):
Email: execsearch@mml.org
Subject Line: Fremont Search
Questions can be directed to MML Executive Recruiter Curtis Holt at cholt@mml.org.
Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed for and provided by Michigan law, must indicate such in a separate subject line above the body of the cover letter.
This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
The city is seeking motivated and experienced Finance Director/Clerk professionals and will consider applicants who possess the following knowledge and experience:
- Preferred: Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.
- Knowledge of current practices related to DDA, TIFA, Brownfield, 425, and other types of local government programs
