Director of Finance
About the role
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments seeks a skilled, collaborative, and mission-driven Director of Finance to lead the agency’s financial operations and support key human resources functions during an important period of organizational transition and opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and actively participate in FRCOG’s financial operations
- Manage core human resources functions, including benefits administration, payroll-related compliance, and personnel policy development
- Work collaboratively across departments
- Support a new Executive Director
- Maintain trusted relationships with member communities
- Balance fiscal discipline with a thoughtful commitment to helping programs succeed
- Move between strategy and detail, from advising on organizational direction to supporting department leaders, preparing reports, reviewing entries, managing grant requirements, assisting with budget development, and helping staff navigate financial and HR questions
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
- At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including five years in fiscal management or auditing of federal and state grants
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills
- A valid driver’s license
Qualifications
- CPA or master’s degree is a plus
Benefits
The benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, and employer contributions to medical benefits and a broad array of other insurances, a pension plan, and deferred compensation opportunities.
Pay
The hiring range for this position is $108,800 to $135,000 dependent on qualifications and is complemented by a strong benefits package.
Schedule
The schedule is not specified.
Skills
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in municipal finance, fund accounting, governmental accounting, grant management, auditing, budgeting, and financial systems. Familiarity with Massachusetts municipal finance, procurement, retirement, health insurance, and personnel laws is strongly preferred.
Benefits
The benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, and employer contributions to medical benefits and a broad array of other insurances, a pension plan, and deferred compensation opportunities.
Pay
The hiring range for this position is $108,800 to $135,000 dependent on qualifications and is complemented by a strong benefits package.
Schedule
The schedule is not specified.
Contact Information
To apply for this job please visit www.govhrusa.com. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Charlene Stevens, Vice President, at 847-380-3240.
Application Deadline
The first review of applications begins on July 31, 2026. The application deadline is July 31, 2026.