Finance Director/Town Accountant

Department: Finance
Supervisor: Town Manager
Union Status: Non-Union
Salary: $90,181.00 – $128,559.22

Position: Full-time

Hours: 35 hrs./wk.
Grade: 15, Step 1-13
FLSA: Exempt

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) FT 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.

Knowledge, Ability & Skill:

· Public accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures

· Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and applicable Massachusetts General Laws, regarding finance, insurance and procurement

· Methods and techniques of municipal transactions and financial activity including revenue analysis/interpretation, as well as financial planning, forecasting and auditing

· Working knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration and related accounting and reporting systems

· Experience with Vadar and Harpers or other mainframe-based public financial software system a plus

· Supervise and train personnel

· Meet and deal with the town employees, town officials and the public effectively and appropriately

· Handle problems and emergencies effectively

· Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing

· Maintain confidential information, including managing and organizing records

· Attend night meetings of various boards and committees as required

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Proficiency in data processing, the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications, and internet applications

· Excellent research and problem solving skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and/or balance; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full-time, 35 hours per week position. Town Hall operating hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; and Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. An hour unpaid lunch is afforded Monday – Thursday. Hours may vary to include department coverage, occasional evening meetings and as projects require.
• Work is performed in office conditions. The workload varies according to administrative deadlines and seasonal requirements.
• The employee operates standard office equipment, i.e. computer, photocopier, fax, printer, mail machine, telephone, etc.
• Errors could result in delay or loss of services, legal repercussions and monetary loss.

The Town of Dracut requires a CORI, physical exam, and drug screen post offer.

The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,181.00 - $128,559.22 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,181 - $128,559