The town of Athol, a community of 12,000 residents in the scenic North Quabbin region, seeks an experienced professional to serve as its Treasurer/Collector.
Reporting to the Town Manager, the T/C is responsible for the overall administration, management and operations of two finance divisions in a town with $30M operating budgets (AA- stable by S&P).
Supervising 1.5 FTEs, the position is responsible for the collection, processing, record keeping, and enforcement of all municipal taxes and user charges together with the receipt, recording, custody, management, and disbursement of all municipal funds. Responsible for borrowing, investing and management of funds.
BS in accounting, economics, business administration or related field; broad experience in municipal financial management and VADAR preferred or a combination of education and experience.
Prior supervisory experience of three or more years in a municipal setting is highly preferred. Incumbent must be bondable. Certified Mass. Municipal Collector/Treasurer highly preferred and required within five years of appointment.
Position is full-time (37 hours) member of SEIU CBU with a starting range of $85,413 to $99,000 DOQE. Go to www.athol-ma.gov for more information.
Email resume and cover letter in a single pdf to Bridget Armentrout at barmentrout@townofathol.org by 2 p.m. on July 7 for priority consideration. Open until filled. EOE.