Town Accountant

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 – $140,000 DOQ
Classification: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The town of Norton (population approximately 20,000) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking municipal finance professional to serve as its next Town Accountant. Working directly with the Town Manager and municipal leadership team, the Town Accountant will play a central role in modernizing financial operations, strengthening internal controls, improving transparency, and advancing professional, data-driven government. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership, innovative, and a commitment to building systems and improving processes that will benefit the organization and community for years to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the town’s general ledger, financial records, reconciliations, and accounting systems.
• Review expenditures and warrants; monitor budgets; and ensure compliance with Massachusetts municipal finance laws, DOR/DLS requirements, and local policies.
• Prepare financial reports, coordinate year-end closing and audits, and complete required state and federal reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, modernize financial systems, streamline workflows, and improve the quality and accessibility of financial information.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to the Town Manager, departments, boards, and municipal leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts municipal accounting, finance laws, and DOR/DLS reporting requirements.
• Municipal accounting experience strongly preferred; experience as an Assistant Town Accountant, Assistant Auditor, Finance Director, or comparable municipal finance professional is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, technology, and leadership skills.
• MCGA and/or CPA certification preferred, or the ability to obtain an applicable municipal finance credential.
• This position is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished municipal finance professional ready to step into a leadership role and help build a best-in-class finance operation.

Full job description can be found on the town Website.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Town Accountant” to:

Electronic Submission: [email protected]

Mail:

Town Manager’s Office

Norton Municipal Center

72 East Main St.

Norton, MA 02766