Finance Director

Newtown Township, Delaware County, PA (population 15,000) seeks a financially skilled and experienced individual to serve as its Finance Director. The Township has a General Fund budget of $11.5 million, an Authority budget of $6.5 million and is financially stable. The Director will administer all financial activities, including payroll, record keeping, payment of expenses, recording of revenue, managing of insurances and financial reporting; and supervise a staff of 3-4. Candidates should have (1) Bachelor’s Degree; (2) minimum of 10 years accounting/finance experience, preferably in government; (3) excellent computer aptitude and software skills; (4) a positive approach to customer service and teamwork.

TASKS include:

• Direct the operations of the Finance Department through subordinate staff and evaluates and administers financial management programs such as central accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, debt administration and compliance, cash management, internal and external auditing, centralized purchasing, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Lead the Finance team and allocate specific roles and responsibilities; manage team needs and requirements, mentor teams, and infuse a teamwork ethic.
• Participate in personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, and performance evaluation for the Finance Department. Direct the training of department personnel in financial management principles and practices.
• Draft and recommend finance related policy to the Township Manager and develop plans for the implementation of financial goals and objectives.
• Monitor the Township's financial position, analyze financial markets and supervise the investment of Township funds in appropriate instruments.
• Coordinate the year-end financial audit for the Township; prepare various financial schedules for use in supporting documentation for the external auditors.
• Prepare the annual Township Budget documents to a level commensurate with the Township’s annual Government Finance Officers Association Budget Award.
• Prepare various financial models including the Township’s 5-year general fund and capital fund forecasts.
• Administer the development of the Township's annual operating and capital improvement budgets and debt portfolio.
• Act as a good steward of the Township’s resources and ensure control of the departmental budgets.
• Oversee purchasing, or contracting to purchase, all Township supplies, materials, services, and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers, partners, and other agencies to purchase assets and ensure the efficient operation of the financial infrastructure.
• Oversee and controls the encumbrances and expenditures of Township and department fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets.
• Coordinate the preparation of payroll with the Human Resource Department and administer payroll bi-weekly.
• Assist the Township Manager and the negotiating team in contract negotiations for union contract.
• Administer the Municipal Police Pension Fund, Township Employee Pension Plan and serve as the secretary of the Pension Committee.
• Manage the Township’s Grant process by assisting with grant writing, and application tracking, once awarded, manage all aspects of grant management including funding and reporting as required.
• Oversee and Administer the operation of the Township's insurance function, risk management and safety programs.
• Coordinate with the multiple third-party Information Technology Services in maintaining hardware and software systems.
• Keep informed about the latest financial sector developments and industry best practices through reading and by attending finance conferences and seminars.
• Attend evening Board of Supervisors meeting, Finance Committee and other Board, Commission and Committee meetings as required or needed.

For a complete job description and application got to the Newtown Township's website.