Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 DOQ
Classification: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Town of Norton (population approximately 20,000) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking municipal finance professional to serve as its next Town Accountant. Working directly with the Town Manager and municipal leadership team, the Town Accountant will play a central role in modernizing financial operations, strengthening internal controls, improving transparency, and advancing professional, data-driven government. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership, innovative, and a commitment to building systems and improving processes that will benefit the organization and community for years to come.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain and oversee the Town’s general ledger, financial records, reconciliations, and accounting systems.
· Review expenditures and warrants; monitor budgets; and ensure compliance with Massachusetts municipal finance laws, DOR/DLS requirements, and local policies.
· Prepare financial reports, coordinate year-end closing and audits, and complete required state and federal reporting.
· Strengthen internal controls, modernize financial systems, streamline workflows, and improve the quality and accessibility of financial information.
· Provide financial guidance and analysis to the Town Manager, departments, boards, and municipal leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts municipal accounting, finance laws, and DOR/DLS reporting requirements.
- Municipal accounting experience strongly preferred; experience as an Assistant Town Accountant, Assistant Auditor, Finance Director, or comparable municipal finance professional is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, technology, and leadership skills.
- MCGA and/or CPA certification preferred, or the ability to obtain an applicable municipal finance credential.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished municipal finance professional ready to step into a leadership role and help build a best-in-class finance operation.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Town Accountant” to:
[email protected]
Town Manager’s Office
Norton Municipal Center
72 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
