Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator

The town of Milford, NH is seeking an experienced and strategic municipal Finance Director/Assistant Town Administrator. This is a highly responsible professional role with varied and complex municipal administrative, accounting, and managerial duties. Must be well versed with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, federal and state regulations, and NH Town Ordinances as they pertain to local government accounting 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. The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major study in accounting, business administration, or related field plus at least five years of progressively-responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting and audit work. Supervisory experience required. Experience with Munis, BS&A, ClearGov, and Crystal Reports is highly desirable. Salary range is $126,000-$146,000. Click here for more information about the position and job requirements. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by June 5 to be included in the first review of candidates. Resumes will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.