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Finance Director April 2026
Job Description
Date: April 13, 2026
Title: Finance Director
Department: Finance
Overall Job Objective
Supervise, interpret, and communicate the fiscal operations of the Town,
to support and provide
guidance to Department Heads, Town Manager, Selectboard, and the public.
The Director of Finance is a crucial part of the Towns leadership team
and oversees all aspects
of the Finance department. The Director is responsible for various tasks
such as budget
preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, investment of public
funds, annual audits,
purchasing, cash management, bank relations, accounts payable and
receivable, debt
management, and coordination of assigned activities with other town
departments and outside
agencies. These duties and responsibilities require attention to detail,
accuracy, and time
management skills. In addition, the employee must have strong
organizational, documentation,
economic, and accounting skills. The Town of Brattleboro employs 170
employees and has a
general fund budget of \$23M.
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm with occasional evening
meetings as
required or requested. Required to attend Selectboard meetings on a
quarterly basis.
Wage: FY27 \$103,801.78 - \$107,953.85
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Town Manager
Title(s) of Position(s) Direct Supervision Exercised: Over all Finance
department personnel.
Treasurer, Accountant, Finance Clerk and AP/AR Specialist. (3.7 FTE)
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Tasks
1\) Provides strategic advice and technical guidance on all Finance
department procedural and
Policy Matters, Which Include The Following
a\) Develop and implement internal controls and processes to ensure the
accuracy and
integrity of financial data.
b\) Development of major policies and procedures, encourage personnel to
be
accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do, while
embracing
change and demonstrating positive leadership.
Job Description Finance Director April 2026
c\) Encourage passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees,
fostering a
participatory organizational climate that is open, positive,
reinforcing, and
supportive.
d\) Help employees understand their part in meeting Town-wide strategic
goals and
vision.
e\) Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other
departments and
employees.
f\) Help employees see the value of developing their skills and assist
them in
eliminating barriers within their development; encourage employees to
step outside
of their comfort zone to develop their skills.
g\) Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and
effectively
address employee performance problems.
h\) Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, ensuring they
have the
necessary resources and support to perform their duties effectively.
i\) Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations, as well as
internal policies
and procedures.
j\) Suggest, develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and
technology
solutions to uphold integrity and trust in Town government.
2\) Works in a collaborative manner to oversee and manage programs, team
efforts, and the
Department, Which Includes The Following
a\) Supervises the preparation of departmental budget, the procurement
of materials,
supplies, and equipment, and the maintenance of the necessary records.
b\) Attend meetings or training to keep abreast of the latest
development in finance
methods and administration.
c\) Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
d\) Directs related administrative activities including budget
preparation and execut ion,
purchasing, personnel selection, reports, employee training, and
correspondence in
administration of projects.
e\) Oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of the
organization,
including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general
ledger.
f\) Manage cash flow and financial risk, including the development and
maintenance of
budgets, economic forecasts, and financial models.
g\) Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports to senior
management
and other stakeholders, such as board members or the public.
h\) Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks,
auditors, and tax
authorities.
3\) Serves as a collaborative member of the Towns Department Head
management team,
Which Includes The Following
a\) Making executive-level decisions in alignment with the direction of
the organization.
b\) Communicate effectively with department staff, other Town e