Chief Financial Officer Town Accountant

• Serving under the direction of the Town Administrator, the CFO oversees three divisions/functions: Accounting, Collector/Treasurer, and Assessing
• The CFO is responsible for financial and budget reporting to applicable town and school personnel/officials
• The CFO position is also a key financial liaison and advisor to the Finance Committee

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and five or more years of experience as a Town Accountant
• Master’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Uniform Municipal Accounting System, the municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• and Governmental Accounting Standards Board accounting and financial reporting statements and interpretations and education finance law and regulations
• Must be a Certified Governmental Accountant as designated by the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association or willing to secure certification within two years of appointment

Master’s degree

comprehensive benefits