Houghton County Employment

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Houghton County Employment Opportunities

March 11, 2026

Job Opening: Deputy Finance Manager

Houghton County is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as Deputy Finance Manager. This position works directly under the supervision of the Finance Manager and plays a key leadership role in supporting the County’s financial operations.
The Deputy Finance Manager assists in overseeing budgeting, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance functions. This individual serves as the acting Finance Manager in their absence and must be capable of independently managing financial operations while maintaining the highest level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with the County Administrator, department heads, elected officials, and external auditors.

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March 9, 2026

Legal Assistant/Victim Rights Clerk -- Prosecutor's Office

Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, provides a variety of administrative office support functions for the Prosecuting Attorney and their office.

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December 15, 2025

Temporary Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant position provides operational support and coverage for the Finance Manager during an extended leave. During the initial four to five months, the Finance Assistant will receive comprehensive training in payroll, accounts payable, and other financial functions. Following this training period, the Finance Assistant is expected to perform assigned duties independently while the Finance Manager is on leave.

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