Job: Finance Director

Town of Amherst
4 Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002

Phone:(413)259-3009
Fax:(413)259-2405
Website:amherstma.gov/jobs

Company Description:
The Town of Amherst seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community and strives toward racial equity and environmental sustainability. All are encouraged to apply. AA/EEO

Job Title:
Finance Director
Salary Range:Location:
$115,971 - $155,854 Per Year AMHERST, MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeAccounting/Finance/Auditing
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Other
Required
Description:

Join the Amherst leadership team as the Finance Director!

The Job: The Town of Amherst is looking for a Finance Director! The Finance Director is a key player on the Town of Amherst senior leadership team. The successful candidate will provide collaborative, strategic, and forward-thinking leadership to administer the Town’s Financial Management strategies, policies, and actions. Responsibilities include administering the annual Town operating and capital budgets; overseeing accounting, revenue collection systems, and internal controls; financial reporting; debt management; procurement; and contracting. This position will supervise staff, including the Comptroller, Assessor, Procurement Officer, and Collector. 

The Skills: If you have a Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in business, public administration, accounting, or related field, with 7-10 years’ experience in finance (or any equivalent combination of education and experience); PLUS at least 5 years’ supervisory experience, APPLY TODAY!

The Deal:  This a full-time (37.5-hour per week) position with a salary range of $115,971 – $155,854. The Town offers a generous benefits package, which includes 75-80% employer-paid health insurance, as well as compensatory and flex- time benefits.

Join a talented team working to make Amherst the best, most progressive community in the Commonwealth.

To view the full job description and to appy for this position, visit our website at https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089 

The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.

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