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The town of Berkley seeks a qualified professional to serve as its full-time Treasurer/Collector. This is a senior municipal finance position responsible for the custody, investment, and disbursement of all town funds, along with the billing, collection, and reconciliation of taxes, fees, and other revenues.
Key responsibilities include managing payroll and benefits, overseeing short- and long-term borrowing, investing funds in compliance with state law, administering tax collections and enforcement, reconciling accounts, and coordinating annual audits. The Treasurer/Collector also supervises departmental staff and provides professional service to residents, employees, and outside stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field (master’s preferred), plus three to five years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Certification as a Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer and/or Collector is preferred, or the ability to obtain within three years. Strong financial analysis, communication, and technology skills are required.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications. A full job description and application instructions are available at www.townofberkleyma.gov/jobs/
Applications accepted until Nov. 21.