Collector-Treasurer

Town Of Lancaster

Finance Department

Collector-Treasurer

The town of Lancaster seeks a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Lancaster’s newest Collector-Treasurer. Candidates should possess a broad knowledge of municipal finance, treasury operation and bonding. Primary responsibilities include the collection of taxes and receivables; assisting with payroll administration; receipt, custody, disbursement, and borrowing of funds; tax title administration; and the management of town reserves in accordance with state and federal law. The Collector-Treasurer operation is assisted by a full-time Assistant Collector-Treasurer and a Department Clerk. The Collector-Treasurer serves as supervisor to these individuals which requires strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.

Interested parties should possess a level of education at or equal to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administrator or another related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance and administration. Certification through the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association as a Town Collector-Treasurer, or ability to obtain certification within three years of appointment, is required. Individuals must be able to be bonded. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which affords the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job shall be considered.

This position is full-time, managerial exempt, and includes health, dental, life, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits. The projected starting salary range is $90,110-$101,420 DOQ. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Lancaster Human Resources at: jobs@lancasterma.gov. Please visit the town’s website at www.ci.lancaster.ma.us to access the job description. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. Interviews will begin immediately.