Job Description

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Town Manager, the Finance Director/Town Accountant is responsible for overseeing the functions of the offices of the Treasurer, Tax Collector and Assessor.  Responsibilities include managing all revenue collection operations, investment and debt management, financial forecasting and reporting, capital planning and management, accounts payable, internal auditing and compliance with applicable laws, Town bylaws and policies; as well as preparation and presentation of financial data.

Supervision:
Supervises the Treasurer and three (3) Full-time administrative staff in the Treasurer's Office, and oversees the operations and staff in the offices of the Tax Collector and Assessor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
-    Performs all duties as mandated in M.G.L. c.41, §§55-61
-    Planning, organizing, directing, staffing and coordinating the operations of the Treasurer's Office, Tax Collector and Assessor, as well as providing oversight for all statutory and non-statutory responsibilities of these positions
-    Providing timely and accurate financial information, and ensuring the accuracy and the integrity of the financial data by instituting proper internal controls
-    Providing the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Finance Committee and Department Heads with timely and reliable reports regarding the Town's financial status and budgetary performance
-    Coordinating all financial reporting and planning in association with annual and special town meetings in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager
-    Responding orally or in writing on the activities, functions, and findings of the financial departments to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager when requested or required
-    Providing recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and Finance Committee on matters having a significant and material financial impact on the Town and its financial position
-    Coordinating the Town-wide Annual Operating Budget and Capital Planning process in conjunction with the Town Manager by analyzing and making recommendations to the Town Manager on the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Plan departmental requests, including long range financial forecasting and planning
-    Organizing and developing the ongoing maintenance of the Town's multi-year financial plan, including applicable debt schedules and providing financial analysis to ensure clear, succinct, and accurate data to support the Town?s multi-year financial plan
-    Overseeing the Town?s cash management
-    Coding, receiving, and reconciling daily cash
-    Serving as custodian of all stabilization and trust funds, as well as all investments
-    Supervising the billing of real estate personal property and motor vehicles
-    Supervising the collection of real estate, personal property, motor vehicle excise, and water bills
-    Overseeing processing of weekly payroll for all Town employees including quarterly and yearly filings and reports
-    Reconciling monthly cash and receivables
-    Overseeing the handling of all benefits for Town employees

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business or similar field of study. Master's degree highly advantageous. Five to seven years of experience in municipal finance or auditing, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA highly desirable. MMAAA Certification.

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