City of Allen Park seeks an experienced finance professional to join its dynamic leadership team as the next Finance Director. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing quality financial services to the city and its departments.

Known for its tree-lined streets, brick houses, and well-established neighborhoods, Allen Park boasts a centrally located downtown, making it a desirable place to live and work. The city offers a blend of residential areas, service businesses, commercial shopping, and industrial/light manufacturing, with Ford Motor Company being one of the largest employers. Allen Park is a big “Small Town.” It is expected to walk into any restaurant and see your neighbor, a former classmate, or a relative living in a neighboring community.

Allen Park is situated in the southern part of the Detroit Metropolitan Area, centrally located in Wayne County. It is bordered by Southgate, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Taylor. The city's strategic location offers easy access to downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and it is well-connected by major transportation arteries, including I-94 and the Southfield Freeway (M-39).

Allen Park’s location is a big attraction. In less than 20 minutes, you can easily be in Downtown Detroit for a sporting event, a concert, or dinner. If you are traveling, you can be at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in about 15 minutes. Location is a great convenience.

Allen Park is home to the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility and the iconic Uniroyal Giant Tire, a historic roadside attraction from the 1964 World's Fair. Since 1966, it has been on display in Allen Park alongside I-94.

Financial Information
The FY 24-25 general fund budget has $26.5 million in revenues and $26.5 million in expenses for a balanced budget.
The overall Taxable Value for Fiscal Year 2025 is $1,024,206,413, an increase of approximately 9%, from the previous fiscal year.
Including the general fund, the budget for all city funds is $65.2 million.
The general fund has a balance of $5.9 million or 24%.
The city has 115 allocated positions.

DEADLINE November 15, 2024