Careers

Reporting directly to the Mayor, the Finance Director is a high-level position responsible for departmental administration of all municipal financial functions which include accounting and controls, financial reporting and audit, budgeting, accounts payable/receivables, payroll and personnel, tax collections and treasury, tax assessment, and purchasing.  Provides an expert resource for city departments and policymakers regarding financial matters and is responsible for establishing and executing financial policies and procedures according to generally accepted accounting standards, and local and state law. Specific duties and responsibilities are included, but not limited to, the following:  the over planning, organizing and supervision of the Finance Department to include property tax assessment, tax collection, disbursement of funds, accounting, financial reporting, investment of funds, payroll and personnel.  Coordinates the annual budget for the City of Woonsocket, projecting revenues and expenditures, property tax rates, as well as the development of the capital improvement plan.  Monitors fiscal performance versus budgeted line items.  Prepares monthly, annual and project specific reports as needed.  Oversees all auditing functions and is a point of contact with auditors and government agencies.  Participates in labor negotiations, analyzes proposals and prepares fiscal statements.  Oversees the City’s IT and risk management functions.  Prepares and presents legislation dealing with financial matters for City Council hearings, attends City Council meetings regularly.  Ensures that all services and capital items are procured in conformance with City and state purchasing rules and regulations.  Other duties as required.