Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator

Town of Milford

Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator

Salary $126,000-$146,000

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The Town of Milford (population 16,500) seeks a qualified applicant for the Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator position. The Town of Milford is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, on the Souhegan River and is approximately 1 hour from Boston, the seacoast, and the NH Lakes Region. Milford is the retail and manufacturing center of a multi-town area informally known as the Souhegan Valley. The town is known for its antique shops, country craft stores, and the annual Pumpkin Festival.

The Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator is a highly responsible professional role with varied and complex municipal administrative, accounting, and managerial duties. The Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator reports to the Town Administrator. The position requires mature judgment and the application of knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Federal and State regulations, and Town Ordinances as they pertain to local government accounting (DRA) and financial reporting. The position partners with the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, the Water & Wastewater Commissioners, the Library Commission, and Department Heads in strategic decision-making and modernization efforts; prepares the annual Town budget ($21M); maintains a budget-to-actual accounting system; performs budget assessment and analysis; and coordinates the annual independent audit.

This is a key role that provides strategic oversight of municipal finances, supports Town-wide initiatives, and serves as Assistant Town Administrator in the Town Administrator's absence.

Responsibilities include: oversight of municipal financial operations and reporting, tax collection, payroll, payables, and receivables. Coordination of all Treasury functions for the Town Treasurer, including maintaining all Town deposits and investment accounts; preparing cash-flow analyses; forecasting; and bidding and managing banking investments and policies. Meeting all State (NH DRA) and Federal reporting requirements, as well as all financial reporting for Town funds, financial activities, and grants.

Minimum qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major study in accounting, business administration, or related field plus at least five (5) years of progressively-responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting and audit work, plus at least 2 years of supervisory experience; or any combination of education and experience demonstrating possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of integrated municipal computer accounting systems, general ledger maintenance and analysis, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required. Experience with Munis, BS&A, ClearGov, and Crystal Reports is highly desirable.

To Apply:

The Town application and job description is available on the Town's web page at Town of Milford. Interviews will be on-going until a suitable candidate is found. Applicant packets consisting of a cover letter specifying salary requirements, a completed Town Application, resume, and 2 letters of reference to:

• By mail: Town of Milford, 1 Union Square, Milford NH Attn: Human Resources
• By email: Karen Blow, kblow@milford.nh.gov
• Via on-line portal: https://milfordnh.applicantpro.com

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Salary : $126,000 - $146,000