Financial Director

STRAFFORD COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

JOB POSTING

Deadline to Apply: 6/30/2026

Strafford County, New Hampshire located in Dover, NH is seeking an experienced municipal finance leader to serve as its next Director of Finance. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, the Director of Finance leads the planning, management, and control of the County’s fiscal activities, overseeing a 2026 aggregate budget of just over $97M. The position serves as the County’s chief financial management resource, advising the County Administrator and 3-Member Board of Commissioners.

The Finance Director provides administrative supervision for Finance Department staff and works closely with all departments to ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant financial operations. The Finance Director is expected to be both a strategic partner and a hands-on technical expert fully capable of performing the department’s day-to-day financial and accounting functions. The successful candidate will benefit from a thoughtful transition period as the current Finance Director completes many years of service.

The ideal candidate is an experienced public sector professional who combines strong technical expertise in governmental accounting and budgeting with a collaborative leadership style, political and organizational insight, and a deep commitment to ethical public service.

Key knowledge, abilities, and skills include:

-Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of financial management, governmental accounting, and budgetary controls in a municipal government.

-Strong understanding of municipal and State of New Hampshire laws, and regulations related to local government finance, personnel, and purchasing, or a demonstrated ability to master them quickly.

-Proficiency with financial and accounting software and related office technologies, and the ability to adapt to new systems and tools.

-Demonstrated ability to gather, assemble, and analyze complex financial and operational data, draw sound conclusions, and present finding and recommendations clearly in both written and oral form.

-Proven capacity to supervise and develop staff, delegate effectively, and foster a respectful, supportive, and accountable work environment.

-Ability to handle confidential information with tact, discretion, and integrity.

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.

-A minimum of three to five (3-5) years in governmental accounting and/or auditing is required.

-Municipal or public sector finance experience is strongly preferred.

-Background check required.

Compensation and Benefits:

-This is a full-time, in-office, non-union position. The starting salary range for this position is from $110,000 to $125,000 annually, with the final starting salary to be negotiated based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

-The County provides a comprehensive benefits package for this position including health, dental, life and disability insurance, paid leave, participation in the New Hampshire Retirement system, and other benefits as detailed in the Strafford County Personnel Policy Handbook.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter, to Jill Sheing, Payroll/HR Coordinator at jsheing@straffordcounty.gov or mail to Strafford County Commissioners Office, 259 County Farm Road; Suite 204, Dover, NH 03820 by 4pm EST on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Strafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information:

-Full job description is available on the Strafford County website at Straffordcounty.gov or by contacting Jill Sheing, Payroll/HR Coordinator at jsheing@straffordcounty.gov or (603)-516-7104.