Job Description

GREENFIELD      PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Municipal Finance

Responsible for administrative, supervisory, technical and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, monitoring and supervising all the municipal financial management operations for the City including the Treasurer/Collector, Accounting, Procurement and Assessing Divisions; for development of financial policies and practices as set forth in Charter Section 6-3 and the General Laws; for maintenance of municipal accounting systems, for financial reporting, for central procurement system; and for compliance with all legal and contractual obligations; all other work as required that is logical to the position.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field; five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public or municipal finance, three (3) years in a management capacity (experience may be concurrent); strong public administration background highly desirable; Master's degree preferred; or, a any combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. Must demonstrate track record of high level responsibility with supervisory experience. Must demonstrate leadership skills in the context of formal organizations.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Strong leadership abilities to communicate effectively and in a courteous manner; be able to work cooperatively with peers, subordinates, committees, and the general public. Ability to develop sound financial policies and practices; ability to effectively motivate and supervise staff and department managers. Knowledge and competency with Massachusetts Uniform Accounting System (MAS), GASB and Division of Local Services reporting requirements. Aptitude for numbers and details. Excellent organizational skills.

How To Apply

. Position description and employment application available at: www.greenfield-ma.gov or Human Resources, Town Hall, 14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301 Please mail your application to the address above or via email to: h.r@greenfield-ma.gov Applications will be accepted until the position is filled NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.