Chief Financial Officer

Amesbury (17,366 pop.), is seeking a skilled and experienced municipal finance professional with strong knowledge of municipal finance rules and regulations, superior communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships. Amesbury is a small city on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The beautifully restored downtown features old industrial mill buildings; now full of restaurants, retails shops, offices, and residences. Located at the junction of I-95 and I-495, Amesbury is perfectly located between major metropolitan areas for easy access, while residents enjoy beautiful green spaces, quiet neighborhoods and all that Amesbury has to offer. Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar relevant field, at least seven years of work experience in the field of municipal finance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be a Massachusetts Municipal Auditors & Accountants’ Association Certified Accountant or be willing to secure certification within two years of appointment. EOE.

Annual salary: $150K-$160K, with additional annual stipend of $4,500 for serving as ex-officio member of the retirement board, DOQ.

Position is open until filled with a first review of résumés on Dec. 9 at 3:00 p.m. Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, Subject: Amesbury CFO to Apply@CommunityParadigm.com.

For additional information related to the position, the Town, and the application process, visit www.CommunityParadigm.com or contact Julie Jacobson, Senior Associate, Community Paradigm Associates at JJacobson@CommunityParadigm.com.