Town Of Milford - Milford, NH
posted 5 months ago
The Town of Milford, with a population of 17,000, is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Finance Director. This is a highly responsible professional position that encompasses a variety of complex administrative, accounting, and managerial duties. The Finance Director will report directly to the Town Administrator and will be expected to exercise mature judgment while applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, as well as Federal and State regulations and Town Ordinances relevant to local government accounting and financial reporting. In this role, the Finance Director will collaborate with the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, the Water & Wastewater Commissioners, the Library Commission, and various Department Heads to prepare the annual Town budget, which amounts to approximately $18 million. The Finance Director will maintain a budget-to-actual accounting system, perform budget assessments and analyses, and coordinate the annual independent audit. The selected individual will oversee the financial operations and reporting, including tax collection activities, payroll, payables, and receivables. Additionally, the Finance Director will coordinate all Treasury functions for the Town Treasurer, which includes maintaining all Town deposits and investment accounts, preparing cash-flow analyses, and managing banking investments and policies. The role also requires meeting all State (NH Department of Revenue) and Federal reporting requirements, as well as all financial reporting for Town funds, financial activities, and grants. The Finance Director will supervise the Tax Collection and Finance Departments, which includes overseeing three staff members: the Tax Collector, Accountant/Payroll Coordinator, and Accounting Clerk.