Finance Director/Treasurer

The City of Keene is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Finance team and its divisions as the Finance Director/Treasurer.  This position plans, organizes, and directs the City’s financial functions including treasury management, general accounting, fiscal grant management, financial reporting and analysis and leads the development of the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets.  The collaborative work environment across City departments provides ample opportunity to work on initiatives impacting the community across the organization.  Apply today to become a part of our amazing team!

Our Community

Keene is a progressive city with the heart of a town, the cultural and economic hub of the Monadnock region

Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the city alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by an idyllic, rural landscape. The heart of the community is its vibrant and historic, downtown core. Keene has cultivated a lasting spirit of place, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides oversight, establishes and evaluates programs, policies and practices related to accounting, purchasing, revenue collection, and human services.

• Oversees all Finance and Human Services staff.  Direct reports include the Assistant Finance Director, the Purchasing and Contract Services Manager, Accounting and Fund Managers, the Staff Accountant and Human Services Manager.

• Oversees functions and duties related to the preparation, audit, presentation, and disbursement of claims and demands made against the City.

• Provides direct oversight of trust accounting and grant management programs in accordance with various requirements established through funder’s (federal, state, not-for-profit or foundation) program guidelines.

• Obtains long and short-term financing for City operations and projects including issuance of bonds, obtaining loans, or other authorized financing methods in accordance with state statutes and fiscal policy.

• Serves as City Treasurer maintaining custody of all City funds, investments, and securities, including the deposit, withdrawal, and recording thereof, as required by state laws or City Code and fiscal policy.

• Directs the development, evaluation and implementation of the annual City operating budgets including general, enterprise, special revenue, and internal service funds.  Develops the annual department budget and manages allocated funds.

• Other specific job duties can be found in the job description below.

About the City of Keene

A friendly and vibrant college town with over 23,000 residents, Keene is a vital part of this southern New Hampshire area. As the hub of Cheshire County, the Keene community places a high value on environmental sustainability, locally sourced food and products, and historic preservation. You’ll find the best characteristics of small city living here, with a popular downtown area which offers shopping, restaurants, the arts, farmer’s markets, a thriving food co-op, festivals, events, and live theaters.  If you prefer to stay busy with outdoor recreation opportunities, there are many parks, ponds, and lakes in the area as well as a vast trail system for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.  With convenient access to Interstate 91, many popular ski areas are within close proximity as well. Keene is a welcoming area with something for everyone, including sports leagues for youth and adults (such as an adult softball league, rugby, and ice hockey).  We even have our very own collegiate baseball team, the Keene Swamp Bats, which we welcome to the area every summer!

The City offers a variety of public and private education opportunities for students in kindergarten – grade 12. We are also home to Keene State College, which is ranked by U.S News and World Report as a top regional college, as well as River Valley Community College, and a private graduate school, Antioch University of New England. Your healthcare needs will be covered by Cheshire Medical Center, which is part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health system. Cheshire is the area’s largest health care provider and a leading employer, with numerous satellite locations.

The city offers a diverse economy which includes a spectrum of everything from family-owned companies to global industry leaders.  Keene is a great place to live, learn, work, and play for families and professionals.

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Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business management, finance or another related field. 

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible related experience in public sector fiscal management, accounting, purchasing, investments, taxation, budgeting and forecasting.

• At least 4 years of experience at a management and policy-making level with supervisory responsibility, or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Salary and Benefits include:

• This position offers a salary of $113,675- $141,659 annualized and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life, disability, and paid time off, in addition to new hire incentives/moving expense assistance.

• An environment where you can grow, be challenged, and learn from collaborative and talented colleagues.

• The opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Ready to apply?

Apply now by visiting keenenh.gov/jobs.  As part of the application process, you are required to upload your resume and cover letter.  Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will be open until filled and the first review of applications will be on Monday, October 21, 2024.

 Job Description:  Finance Director/Treasurer

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