Treasurer

Town of Erving, Massachusetts seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Treasurer to guide the financial stewardship of a rural Massachusetts community with a strong sense of identity, natural beauty, and evolving economic opportunities and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the town’s financial affairs, including deposit, investment, and disbursement of all town funds to ensure liquidity.
• Oversee all borrowing, tracking, and repayment of notes and bonds.
• Maintain the Town’s bond rating.
• Manage tax title foreclosures.
• Administer payrolls for all employees, including benefits for active and retired employees.

Duties are defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32, 40, 41, 44, and 60.

Requirements

• Graduate of a four-year college with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three to five (3–5) years of related work experience.
• Certification as a Treasurer and Collector by the Massachusetts Collector/Treasurer Association preferred upon hire; must be completed and maintained within three years of hire.
• Must be bonded on the date of appointment as required by Massachusetts General Laws.
• Must pass a CORI check and be eligible for bonding under Massachusetts General Law.

Schedule

• Part-time (35 hours per week).
• In-person with some remote work capabilities, as approved by the Select Board.
• Expected to maintain office hours.

Benefits

• Benefited position.