Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Town Manager, the Finance Director/Town Accountant is responsible for overseeing the functions of the offices of the Treasurer, Tax Collector and Assessor. Responsibilities include managing all revenue collection operations, investment and debt management, financial forecasting and reporting, capital planning and management, accounts payable, internal auditing and compliance with applicable laws, Town bylaws and policies; as well as preparation and presentation of financial data.
Supervision:
Supervises the Treasurer and three (3) FT administrative staff in the Treasurer’s Office, and oversees the operations and staff in the offices of the Tax Collector and Assessor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Finance Director / Town Accountant
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Town Manager
Union Status: Non-Union
Salary: $90,181.00 – $128,559.22
Position: Full-time
Hours: 35 hrs./wk.
Grade: 15, Step 1-13
FLSA: Exempt
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Knowledge, Ability & Skill:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and/or balance; talk; and hear. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Full-time, 35 hours per week position. Town Hall operating hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; and Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. An hour unpaid lunch is afforded Monday – Thursday. Hours may vary to include department coverage, occasional evening meetings and as projects require.
· Work is performed in office conditions. The workload varies according to administrative deadlines and seasonal requirements.
· The employee operates standard office equipment, i.e. computer, photocopier, fax, printer, mail machine, telephone, etc.
· Errors could result in delay or loss of services, legal repercussions and monetary loss.
The Town of Dracut requires a CORI, physical exam, and drug screen post offer.
The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
