The Town of Brentwood has an opening for a full-time Finance Director. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. The position will be 35 hours per week. Salary commensurate with experience.
Application is linked to this notice and may be emailed, dropped off or mailed to:
Town of Brentwood
1 Dalton Rd
Brentwood NH
(603) 642-6400 EXT. 110
FINANCE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Town Administrator, performs accounting functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Town.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs a variety of accounting duties to track municipal budgets, prepares required reports, and records, and provides information and assistance to the Town Administrator on accounting and budgeting matters.
- Develops and prepares year-end financial reports to include balance sheet and revenue and expense statements for the audit process.
- Submit reports to the Town Administrator and Select Board including quarterly revenue reports; monthly expenditure reports; and such other reports are requested by the Town Administrator and /or Select Board.
- Develops monthly budget transfer amounts for all town funds.
- Prepares and enters journal entries.
- Research and resolve issues when adjusting journal entries.
- Perform monthly bank statement reconciliation.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Reconciles Ambulance Revolving account and Recreation Revolving account with Treasurer.
- Support in the annual financial audit by working closely with the outside audit firm and providing supporting documentation and other requests.
- Acts as back-up for payroll and accounts payable and performs other financial duties as required.
- Provides assistance on special projects.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience: A strong foundation in finance and accounting. A minimum of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred. Three to five years of municipal finance experience or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill: An in-depth knowledge of town government organization, functions, and relationships within a municipal organization; considerable knowledge of municipal finance, bookkeeping and accounting.
Application: https://www.brentwoodnh.gov/files/documents/JobApplication1450115721052125AM.pdf