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Lower Paxton Township, a 54,000-resident suburb of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s capital – the City of Harrisburg - is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Township Manager/Finance Director. The successful candidate serves on the Township Manager’s executive team and acts in the capacity of and represents the Manager when necessary. This role performs at a very high level of municipal operation, setting and carrying out strategy. The successful candidate shall exhibit strong qualities of independent judgment, loyalty, broad knowledge of local government, and leadership. Among some of the responsibilities of the successful candidate will be the development and oversight of long-term financial planning programs, cost-benefit analysis, high-level fiscal development, oversight of the receipt and expenditure of all municipal funds, and preparation and management of the budget of Township departments including annual operating, enterprise, capital, and fiduciary funds totaling more than $100 million.

The Assistant Township Manager/Finance Director (“ATM/FD”) is a central role within the Township’s organizational structure, from a high-level leadership perspective as Assistant Manager, and through the constant pursuit of financial excellence (which we have quickly obtained and strive to maintain every day) as Finance Director. The role requires a high degree of visionary leadership mixed with attention to detail and the ability to distill complex financial matters for the purpose of easy-to-understand governing body and public dissemination.

The ATM/FD represents the Township in various capacities, engaging with the public, businesses, and governmental entities, as well as internally regarding personnel management matters (discipline, union negotiations, and other sensitive projects).Within the guidance and direction of the Township Manager, the ATM/FD will jointly manage and oversee approximately 12 direct reports – all of whom are high-level directors/managers in their respective capacities – with a total of approximately 177 full-time and 60 part-time staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

A preferred candidate’s background includes a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public policy, public affairs, leadership studies, or a related field. Advanced education or certification and experience in municipal finance and/or management are strongly desired. Any other combination of experience and/or education lending to an ability to perform the desired role will be considered.

BENEFITS:

A competitive Lower Paxton Township benefit package is available to all full-time employees beginning the first day of employment including medical, prescription, dental, vision and term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; pension plan and deferred compensation plan.

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled; Apply with urgency.

Lower Paxton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.