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JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER

A. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Director of Finance/Treasurer is responsible for the operation of the Finance Department

including the Divisions of Accounting, Collection, Assessing, Treasury and Purchasing. The

Director of Finance also acts as the Treasurer and is responsible for the statutory duties of that

office. The Director of Finance is responsible for assisting the Executive Secretary in the

preparation of the budget and the long-range strategic financial plan. The Director is responsible

for planning and implementing the computerization of the financial records of the Town.

B. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Oversees the operation of the Collection Division to insure timely collections and that the

office is being operated in conformity with state laws and good accounting practices.

2. Oversees the operation of the Assessing Division to insure that state laws are being followed

and that assessing is being carried out in a timely as well as a fair and equitable fashion.

3. Oversees the operation of the Accounting Division to insure that the required functions are

being carried out in a timely fashion and in accordance with state laws.

4. Acts as the Town Treasurer and carries out all of the statutory duties of that Office including

the proper investment of Town funds, the prompt deposit of Town funds, takes care of temporary

and long-term borrowing, promptly pays debt and interest charges and reconciles bank accounts

in a timely fashion.

5. Develops and implements a plan for the computerization of all Town financial records and

oversees the proper care and maintenance of Town computer equipment.

6. Oversees the operation of the Purchasing Division including the operation of a central

purchasing system, a contract administration system and a risk management program.

7. Assists the Executive Secretary in the preparation of the annual and capital budgets and

oversees the maintenance of effective budgetary controls including the encumbrance of

purchases.

8. Works with the Executive Secretary in the preparation and maintenance of a long range

strategic financial plan.

9. Provides staff support to the Finance Committee as needed.

10. Works with the Town's Auditor to insure ready access to Town financial records and

implements the recommendations contained in the management letter.

Job Description - Director Of Finance/treasurer