Finance Director

The Town of Falmouth is looking for a dynamic leader to be its next Finance Director. Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Finance Director manages all financial operations of the Town, including the creation and oversight of a FY27 $22 million budget and a $40 million cash portfolio. 

The Position

Serving as the chief financial officer, this position directs all financial functions of the town, including accounting, audit, cash management, budget, purchasing, bonds/debt management, insurance administration, payroll, accounts payable and tax billing. In addition to managing the Finance Department and its team, the position has direct responsibility for its organization, general administration, and efficient operation. The Finance Director exercises considerable independent, professional judgment, and initiative in implementing and administering policies and directing work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

The Finance Director position requires a highly skilled professional who demonstrates a genuine desire to serve the organization and community through exemplary leadership, judgement, and decision-making abilities. The position requires a leader who is committed to our healthy teams ethos. The ideal candidate communicates effectively and courteously and maintains cordial working relationships with various groups and individuals, including the public. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the principles and practices of short- and long-term planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and delegating, reporting and budgeting, and financial administration in the operation of a municipal department. Additional required skills include a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting and of municipal cash management, and considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations related to municipal accounting, budgeting, finance, and cash management. 

Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred and/or CPA/CMA certification. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of progressively responsible experience; an understanding of municipal accounting and cash management (including current knowledge of GASB and other accounting standards); strong interpersonal skills; ability to inspire and lead a department team and demonstrate successful staff supervision.

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $170,000 and includes an excellent benefits package with medical insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a retirement health savings account, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time, and multiple retirement options.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Town of Falmouth, 271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105. Applications can also be e-mailed to hr@falmouthme.org. Resume review will begin November 2 with interviews scheduled the week of November 16. EOE. 

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