Finance Director

The town of Dracut is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Finance Director to lead and manage all municipal financial operations. Reporting to the Town Manager, this position oversees Accounting, Assessing, Treasury, Tax Collection, Municipal Procurement, Investments, and Debt Service. The Finance Director serves as the Town's chief financial strategist, responsible for budget development, financial planning, revenue forecasting, internal controls, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts General Laws and professional accounting standards. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Town departments, boards, and external agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience and three years of supervisory experience. Bonding eligibility and proficiency with municipal financial software (such as VADAR or MUNIS) are required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all municipal financial operations; Oversee Accounting, Assessing, Treasury, Tax Collection, Municipal Procurement, Investments, and Debt Service; Serve as the Town's chief financial strategist; Responsible for budget development, financial planning, revenue forecasting, internal controls, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts General Laws and professional accounting standards; Collaborate effectively with Town departments, boards, and external agencies

Requirements

Master's degree in finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field; At least five years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience; Three years of supervisory experience; Bonding eligibility; Proficiency with municipal financial software (such as VADAR or MUNIS); Strong leadership; Exceptional analytical skills; Ability to collaborate effectively with Town departments, boards, and external agencies