City of Claremont NH · 1 day ago
Finance Director
Claremont, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Claremont, New Hampshire, is seeking a strategic and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team and help shape the city’s financial future. This role is a critical part of our leadership team, responsible for stewarding the City’s financial health and ensuring that public resources are used effectively to support our residents, businesses, and long-term goals.
Government
Hiring Manager
Shannon T.
Responsibilities
Operates under the general supervision of the City Manager, collaborating on long-term goals, policies, and strategic initiatives. Works independently on day-to-day operations, providing updates and seeking guidance as needed
Directs the overall operations of the Finance Department, including budget, treasury, payroll compliance, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, central collections, and financial reporting. Ensures departmental goals and strategies align with the City’s mission
Supervises department staff by assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, recommending hires, administering discipline, and overseeing training and professional development. Plans workload to ensure timely completion of projects and conducts regular staff meetings to assess progress and priorities
Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial policies and procedures. Advises the City Manager on financial matters and provides data-driven recommendations to support effective decision-making
Oversees the preparation of the City’s financial reports and annual audit. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, purchasing ordinances, internal controls, and fiscal policies
Prepares and presents finance-related reports and agenda items to City Council
Serves as a primary resource for City staff regarding purchasing processes and financial procedures
Collaborates with the City Manager and Human Resources Director on labor relations, merit pay, benefit administration, payroll compliance, and risk management. Assists with related special programs and supports interdepartmental financial planning
Attends council meetings as requested
Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed
Participates in various committees
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the public sector
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory responsibility
Working knowledge of GAAP and GASB
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of budget development and administration
Thorough knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs, services, and administration
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to effectively and fairly negotiate appropriate solutions and contracts
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, develop appropriate recommendations, and prepare presentations
Ability to maintain electronic and written records, prepare reports, and document information pertaining to the activities and responsibilities of the position
Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations
Skill in all Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Teams)
Experience with large financial systems/ERP systems
Benefits
Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System
Competitive health insurance plan, with a cost sharing of 20%
Dental at no cost to the employee
Vacation, personal, and sick leave
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
City of Claremont NH
Claremont, New Hampshire is a small New England city, nestled in the foothills of Mount Ascutney, along the Connecticut River and just off Interstate 91.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase