The Town of Marlborough (pop. 6,200) is seeking an experienced Finance Director responsible for the management and overall administration of all areas of financial management: planning, organizing and directing accounting functions and reporting for cash management, purchasing, debt management, revenue collection, budgeting and payroll. Performs administration of employee insurance and benefit programs. Collects data and performs analysis to prepare the Operating and Capital Improvement budgets. Advises the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance and Treasurer regarding fiscal matters and acts in an advisory capacity for collective bargaining negotiations. Supervises Finance Assistant and attends board meetings as required. Reports directly to the Town Manager and/or Treasurer on policies and procedures as necessary. Coordinates closely with the Board of Finance and external auditors.

 

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master’s degree in Accounting or minimum of 5 years of municipal finance/accounting experience preferred. Considerable independent judgement is required. Knowledge of Munis System preferred.

 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and Town of Marlborough Employment via email only to:  townclerk@marlboroughct.net. Application and complete job description may be found on the town website under Town Clerk’s Department at: https://www.marlboroughct.net/index.php/boards-commissions/departments/town-clerk.

 

Salary Range: $78,000 to $90,000 (BOE)

 

This position is an on-site, full time, thirty-six (36) hour work week; occasional hours beyond the regular schedule and/or occasional evening meetings expected; some flexibility in schedule will be considered. Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, 457(b) retirement plan with significant match, and generous paid time off.  Position will remain open until filled. The Town of Marlborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.