Finance Manager - Full Time
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2698
- Description
Position Overview: This position assists the Selectboard in priorities related to finance, budgeting, accounting, human resources, and insurance. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in maintaining Royalton’s financial integrity — from planning the town budget to managing the audit process and ensuring accurate, transparent financial records.
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, prepare, present and monitor the budget and expenses during each fiscal year and provide periodic budget status reports to the Selectboard
• Assist and review all department heads' annual budget proposals and facilitate their submission to the Selectboard
• Annual audit work (grant monitoring, CPA audit, workers comp, and state audits)
• Research and present findings on grant opportunities to the Selectboard; write grant applications as directed, and administer awarded grants.
• Monthly account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Monitor long-term capital plans, and ensure adequacy of financial controls
• Assist town departments to prepare and execute requests for bids and quotes
• Administer effective human resources decision and polices, including employee screening, professional development, and maintenance of personnel records.
• Act as Town Benefits Administrator; facilitating the management, payments and administration associated with handling Town employee benefits
• Loan writing and securing advanced funding for projects
• Assist in preparation of the annual Town Report
• Assist Treasurer as necessary
• Attend Selectboard meetings upon request
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Associate’s degree or at least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, and computerized accounting
• Great organizational and customer service skills
• Knowledge of intergovernmental relations, finance, accounting, and budgeting relating to municipal management
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes affecting municipal governments including, but not limited to, financial, public works, and personnel practices
• Possess a positive attitude and be an effective team member able to resolve conflict
• Independent self-starter who has ability to multitask.
• Careful guardian of confidentiality.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as other basic computer and web skills
Why work for Royalton: Town employment offers meaningful work, a collaborative environment where everyone pitches in, and an office culture built on respect, professionalism, and service to our community.
The Town of Royalton offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, 14 paid holidays, as well as a retirement plan. Resume and cover letter can be submitted via email: Townadmin@royaltonvt.gov- Title
- Finance Manager - Full Time
- Application Deadline
- 08/29/2026
- Location
- Town of Royalton, VT
- Application URL
- https://webgen1.revize.com/revize/royaltonvt/alert_detail_T27_R1.php
Contact Information
- Name
- Britch, Ryan
- Phone Number
- (802) 763-7967
- townadmin@royaltonvt.gov
- Best Method of Contact