Director of Finance
Easttown Township Garage - Devon, PA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
EASTTOWN TOWNSHIP DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Easttown Township, located in Devon, PA in Chester County, seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead the financial management function of a Second Class Township of approximately 10,650 residents in 8.27 square miles. The Township operates with a proposed 2024 total overall budget of approximately $18 million which includes the general fund and 9 enterprise funds, and approximately 45 full-time equivalent staff. At the direction of the Township Manager who is appointed by a five (5) member Board of Supervisors (BOS) with staggered six (6) year terms, the Finance Director is the Chief Financial Officer and responsible for directing and administering the Township's municipal funds, accounting systems, accounting controls, financial forecasting and planning, budgeting and financial reporting, systems development, debt and cash management, central accounting, pre and post auditing, internal auditing, investment and grants management, payroll, revenue collection, risk management, pension and healthcare administration (which includes post-retiree benefits), investment management, centralized purchasing and contracting. The Finance Director is a highly visible position who provides reasoned and sound fiscal and policy recommendations and forecasting for the BOS' consideration. The Finance Director evaluates and administers financial management programs such as central accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, debt administration and compliance, cash management, internal and external auditing, centralized purchasing, payroll, sanitary sewer rent billing, solid waste fees, municipal services tax, and accounts payable and receivable. The Finance Director coordinates the year-end financial audit for the Township; prepares various financial schedules for use in supporting documentation for the external auditors, oversees purchasing, or contracting to purchase, all Township supplies, materials, services and equipment. The Finance Director administers two pension plans and supervises a staff of two employees. The Finance Director attends day and evening meetings with the BOS, various boards and commissions, governmental authorities, department heads, and other meetings as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the financial management function of Easttown Township.
- Direct and administer the Township's municipal funds and accounting systems.
- Oversee financial forecasting, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Manage debt and cash management, central accounting, and auditing processes.
- Provide fiscal and policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Evaluate and administer financial management programs including budgeting and compliance.
- Coordinate the year-end financial audit and prepare supporting documentation for external auditors.
- Supervise a staff of two employees and manage two pension plans.
- Attend meetings with the Board of Supervisors and other governmental authorities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, public or business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressively responsible financial governmental management experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and balancing an annual operating and capital expenditure budget.
- Strong leadership skills with a record of integrity and ethical behavior.
- Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for a surety bond.
Nice-to-haves
- A master's degree in public administration or a related field is desirable.
- Experience in labor/management issues and contract negotiations.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
