Company: Town of Norwood

Job description:

Title: Assistant Finance Director

Department: Finance & Accounting

Status: FLSA Exempt, Non-Union, Benefit Eligible, 40 hours per week

Salary: Grade 8NU FY26 range $99,829.08 – $105,703.26 for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds the hiring range)

General Summary: The Assistant Finance Director will assist the Finance Director in overseeing the financial operations of the Town. This role involves managing financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting. The Assistant Finance Director ensures financial integrity, supports strategic decision-making, and helps maintain the Town’s financial health.

Essential Functions:

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

  • Support financial planning by developing strategies, conducting financial analysis and modeling, monitoring performance, and preparing reports and dashboards for senior management.
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with departments, monitor budget performance and controls, and oversee monthly budget reports and updates based on actuals.
  • Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS; manage month-end and year-end close, create the new fiscal year, and coordinate external audits and journal entry review.
  • Maintain GL accuracy, create UMAS-compliant accounts, process Town Meeting financial entries, verify 1099s and vendor data in Munis, and oversee state/federal reporting, Schedule A preparation, and debt records.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; review GL balances and Treasurer cash sheets; and reconcile cash to the General Ledger.
  • Identify financial risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets.
  • Serve as liaison with programmers and auditors, preparing year-end audit schedules and supporting audit activities.

Leadership, Development and other essential functions

  • Supervise and mentor finance staff, promoting collaboration, professional growth, and a high-performance team culture.
  • Provide financial insights for strategic planning, supporting long-term organizational goals and initiatives.
  • Prepare and submit compliant grant reports; track grant budgets, performance metrics, and adherence to financial and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage grant-related financial reporting, audits, documentation, and communication with departments and funders; train staff on grant compliance and reporting deadlines.
  • Oversee accounts payable processing, including review of complex invoices, GL accuracy, procurement compliance, capital funding, and preparation of warrants.

Coordinate with Purchasing on GL account questions, manage prior-year purchase order adjustments, and review payroll warrants, PAFs, buyouts, and retroactive payments for accuracy.

  • Performs similar or related work as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in accounting or business management; five years of municipal financial administration or equivalent experience.
  • Certified Governmental Accountant (CGA) credential and significant MUNIS experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with financial software, accounting systems and MS Office is required. MUNIS experience is considered a key qualification.
  • Strong knowledge of Massachusetts municipal accounting laws, municipal finance and budgeting, public procurement, and local government operations.
  • Ability to maintain complex records, prepare detailed reports, manage multiple deadlines in a highly regulated environment, and communicate effectively with staff, officials, and the public. Skilled in accounting procedures, problem-solving, organization, and attention to detail;

*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing the contact below.

Interested candidates, meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above should submit a cover letter and resume to the email below by January 31, 2026:

jobs@norwoodma.gov

Job type: Full Time
Fully remote: No
Salary range: $99,829.08 – $105,703.26 for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds the hiring range)

Location: Norwood Massachusetts

Apply: jobs@norwoodma.gov