Chief Financial Officer/ Town Accountant

Job Description

The town of Bellingham seeks a skilled and innovative municipal finance leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant.

Serving under the direction of the Town Administrator, the CFO oversees three divisions/functions: Accounting, Collector/Treasurer, and Assessing. The CFO is responsible for financial and budget reporting to applicable town and school personnel/officials. The CFO position is also a key financial liaison and advisor to the Finance Committee. The town has an AA+ bond rating and an annual operating budget of $81M.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and five or more years of experience as a Town Accountant. Master’s degree preferred. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Uniform Municipal Accounting System, the municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and Governmental Accounting Standards Board accounting and financial reporting statements and interpretations and education finance law and regulations.

Must be a Certified Governmental Accountant as designated by the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association or willing to secure certification within two years of appointment.

Annual Salary: 160 +/- K, depending on qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.

The complete job description and required employment application can be found at www.bellinghamma.org/689/Employment-Postings-Application.

Open until filled; preference given to applications received by noon on March 6.