Town Treasurer/Tax Collector

The Town of Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as Town Treasurer/Tax Collector. The Town of Needham has had a bond rating of AAA, assigned by Standard & Poor's, since 2000. This full-time position reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and, working as part of the municipal team, serves as custodian of the financial assets of the town with a specific focus on general fund cash, stabilization funds, trust funds, enterprise funds and investments, borrowing and debt management, tax titles, and collection of all taxes due to the town.
Applications will be received on a rolling basis.

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• Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance and in accordance with State statutes and Town by-laws, plan, control, and direct the functions of the Treasurer and Tax Collector's Office, including the billing, collecting, and depositing of receipts; cash and investment management; and the sale of short and long-term borrowing
• Participate with Deputy Town Manager/Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Director of Assessing, Town Accountant, and Director of Management Information Systems in planning and coordination of Town-wide financial operations
• Plan overall departmental activities and develop and recommend policies and procedures in areas of responsibility; interview, select, orient, train, and schedule assigned staff; and evaluate performance and recommend personnel actions
• Receive, disburse, and account for all Town funds, utilizing automated systems; and ensure that adequate funds are available from Town accounts for the timely payment of Town obligations
• Responsible for the issuance, collection, receipt, and accounting of all committed taxes, betterments, water and sewer charges, and other receivables. The office certifies as to the existence of municipal liens and counts and records parking meter receipts
• Use of outstanding diplomatic skills in dealing with the task of collecting delinquencies
• Position necessitates extensive knowledge of banking regulations
• Supports the borrowing decisions made by the Deputy Town Manager/Director of Finance
• Oversees an office of 5.0 FTEs
• Serves on relevant boards and committees as assigned, including the Property Tax Relief Committee and the Trust Fund Committee
• Serves as Treasurer of Needham Contributory Retirement Board
• Perform other related duties as required by statue or as directed

Upcoming Projects:

• Oversee the conversion of the billing and collection software system in its final stages

The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job:

• Completion of four-year college degree in Public Administration, Finance, Administration, or a related field
• Seven (7) years of related experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Attainment of a Massachusetts Certified Treasurer/Collector is desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to be bonded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a tactful approach in customer service

Employment Type: Full-Time