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Hingham, MA (24,343 pop.), a picturesque, affluent South Shore coastal community known for its historic neighborhoods, open space, and waterfront access, is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Town Accountant. Hingham is seeking a self-starter who strives to have a positive and meaningful impact on the department and the town and who will serve as key member of the Hingham management team. Candidates should have expertise in Mass. General Laws relating to municipal finance and accounting; have knowledge of municipal accounting principles and techniques, state and federal reporting requirements, and investment practices; understand property, casualty, and liability insurance coverage issues; have the ability to analyze and problem solve; and be an effective and patient leader. The town has an AAA rating and FY27 budget of $173M. Hingham has an Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Administrator and three-member Select Board.
Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree in accounting and 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in municipal government, including supervisory responsibilities. Certification by the Massachusetts Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association is preferred.
Annual salary: $155K+/- DOQ. Pay Equity/EOE/ADA Employer.
Position is Open Until Filled. For a guaranteed review of materials, send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3 p.m., Nov. 2, 2026, Subject: Hingham Town Accountant to: [email protected].
For additional information, visit www.CommunityParadigm.com or contact Bernard Lynch, Principal, Community Paradigm Associates, at [email protected].