Finance Director

Classified Details

Classified ID
2875
Description

A New Role, Growing Town

This is a new position. You will build the systems, set the standards, and leave a mark. From day one you will lead and oversee the Town's financial operations, establishing controls over accounts payable and receivable, payroll, the general ledger, and month-end close; assisting in the annual budget development alongside department heads and the Town Administrator; multi-year forecasting that accounts for commercial tax-base trends and capital needs; monthly budget-to-actual reporting that flags variances before they become problems; grant finance from award through closeout; Local Option Tax administration and prudent management of Town cash and investments; and serving as the primary liaison for a clean annual audit and Town's principal financial advisor. You will partner with the separately appointed Town Treasurer and present clear, accessible financial reporting to the Selectboard and the public.

The Background We're Looking For

We are specifically looking for someone fluent in governmental and business fund accounting, a discipline that does not translate easily from the private sector. Direct experience with NEMRC, the software that runs most Vermont local governments, is a strong advantage and is exactly the background that lets a new director hit the ground running instead of spending months onboarding. We value relevant credentials (CPA, CPFO, a finance or public-administration degree) and will also give full weight to deep, hands-on municipal fund­accounting experience.

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Title
Finance Director
Salary Range
$77500 to $95000
Application Deadline
10/28/2026
Location
Berlin, VT
Application URL
www.berlinvt.gov/news 

Contact Information

Name
Vince Conti
Phone Number
(802) 223-4405
Email
townadministrator@berlinvt.gov 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL
070951