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The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is seeking a versatile and motivated Comptroller to join its dynamic and growing organization in Agawam, MA. Commission employees are the stewards of clean water for the lower Pioneer Valley. Our work protects public health and the environment by providing drinking water, fire protection, forest stewardship, clean rivers and streams, and wastewater treatment. This position is responsible for the strategic direction and administration of financial accounting and financial reporting functions Including the production and presentation of the annual budget.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of successful ethical fiscal stewardship including experience reporting to a Board and working with external auditors. Experience with a broad range of municipal financial accounting is required and experience with Massachusetts municipal financial accounting is strongly preferred. The Comptroller oversees a department of three professional staff and the ideal candidate will have experience managing and supervising a team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making, the ability to effectively make decisions based on analyzing information and data and the ability to collaboratively problem-solve with colleagues and subordinates. This position reports to the Board of Commissioners.
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The primary duties of the position include:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for this position:
The successful applicant must have a BA/BS degree in business with an emphasis in finance/accounting. An MPA or MBA is preferred, as is certification as a CPA.
The successful candidate will have at least ten (10) years of experience in the accounting field including experience as a comptroller. The successful candidate will also have experience leading, managing, and supervising a team. Significant municipal accounting experience is highly desirable.
The expected hiring range for this position is $130,000-$145,000 (actual salary offer will depend upon experience, knowledge, and skills). The Commission may consider applicants who do not meet all of the job requirements at a modified hiring range. The Commission offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance (with dental), four (4) weeks paid vacation, paid sick and personal days, and paid holidays. Employees of the Commission participate in the Massachusetts PERAC pension system and years of service in a PERAC plan are transferable (subject to the rules of the Springfield Retirement Board).
A complete job description is available upon request.
Anticipated start date is July 15, 2024.
To apply, please upload a letter of interest and a resume by Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Full Time
$136k-172k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/30/2024
waterandsewer.org
Walled Lake, MI
25 - 50
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