Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator

Town of Milford • Milford, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Milford seeks a qualified applicant for the Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator position. This is a highly responsible professional role with varied and complex municipal administrative, accounting, and managerial duties. The position requires mature judgment and the application of knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Federal and State regulations, and Town Ordinances as they pertain to local government accounting (DRA) and financial reporting. The position partners with the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, the Water & Wastewater Commissioners, the Library Commission, and Department Heads in strategic decision-making and modernization efforts; prepares the annual Town budget ($21M); maintains a budget-to-actual accounting system; performs budget assessment and analysis; and coordinates the annual independent audit. This is a key role that provides strategic oversight of municipal finances, supports Town-wide initiatives, and serves as Assistant Town Administrator in the Town Administrator's absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major study in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively-responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting and audit work.
• At least 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated municipal computer accounting systems, general ledger maintenance and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Munis, BS&A, ClearGov, and Crystal Reports is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of municipal financial operations and reporting, tax collection, payroll, payables, and receivables.
• Coordination of all Treasury functions for the Town Treasurer, including maintaining all Town deposits and investment accounts; preparing cash-flow analyses; forecasting; and bidding and managing banking investments and policies.
• Meeting all State (NH DRA) and Federal reporting requirements, as well as all financial reporting for Town funds, financial activities, and grants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior