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Finance Director/Town Accountant
The town of Monson is now accepting applications for a Finance Director/Town Accountant to serve as the town’s Chief Financial Officer and a senior leadership team member.
Position Overview
The Finance Director/Town Accountant is responsible for planning, directing, managing and overseeing the town’s financial activities including accounting, treasury, collections and assessing. Position leads the town’s financial management leadership team, providing administrative, technical and financial support to the Town Administrator. This position also performs technical accounting, financial and computerized functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the town; provides the management of the town’s financial functions; administers all internal and external financial reporting requirements; and interprets and administers federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies relevant to municipal financial management; performs all other related work as required.
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Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; three years of progressively responsible related experience in professional, municipal accounting, including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certified Governmental Accountant (MMAAA and DOR) is preferred.
Work Schedule and Compensation
The Finance Director/Town Accountant is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, exempt position that requires attendance at night meetings.
The salary range is $98,303.04 – $122,231.52, depending on qualifications/experience. The position offers remote work and flex time, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, as well as a robust benefits package. town offices are closed to the public on Wednesday each week.
Application Process
Visit the Employment Opportunities page here for an application. Interested candidates must submit resume and application to hr@monson-ma.gov.