Finance Director/Treasurer

The Town of Brookline seeks an accomplished and strategic finance executive to serve as its next Finance Director/Treasurer. Reporting directly to the Town Administrator, this highly visible leadership position serves as the Town's chief financial officer, providing strategic direction for all municipal financial operations while safeguarding the Town's long-term fiscal health. The Finance Director/Treasurer oversees Accounting, Treasury, Collections, Purchasing, Payroll, and Assessing functions and plays a critical role in maintaining the Town's AAA bond rating, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting informed financial decision-making for Town leadership, elected officials, and the community.

Brookline is a dynamic and diverse municipality bordering the City of Boston, offering a unique blend of urban amenities and neighborhood character. With an FY2027 Financial Plan exceeding $480 million, strong reserves, excellent municipal services, and a long-standing commitment to fiscal stewardship, Brookline offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced municipal finance leader to shape the financial future of one of Massachusetts' most respected communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, administration, and oversight of all municipal finance operations.
• Lead and supervise the Town's Accounting, Treasury/Collector, Purchasing, Payroll, and Assessing divisions.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, revenue collection, payroll, purchasing, assessing, debt management, investment, and financial reporting activities.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and compliance programs that promote accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Direct cash management, investment, and debt issuance activities to protect Town assets and support long-term financial objectives.
• Manage the collection, custody, investment, and disbursement of Town and Retirement Board funds.
• Manage relationships with bond rating agencies, auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.
• Partner with the Town Administrator and departmental leadership to develop annual operating budgets, long-range financial plans, revenue forecasts, and capital improvement programs.
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis, recommendations, and corrective action strategies to maintain fiscal stability.
• Present financial information, analyses, and recommendations to the Select Board, School Committee, Finance Advisory Committee, Town Meeting, and other boards and committees.
• Coordinate annual independent audits and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Department of Revenue requirements, governmental accounting standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support policy decisions, capital investments, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Lead modernization initiatives, process improvements, and technology enhancements that strengthen financial operations and service delivery.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor finance staff while fostering collaboration and exceptional customer service across Town departments.

Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field is highly desirable, along with at least five years of progressively responsible senior-level experience in governmental finance, accounting, or financial management. Thorough knowledge of municipal budgeting, governmental fund accounting, treasury management, debt administration, auditing, purchasing, assessing, investment management, and applicable Massachusetts laws and regulations is required. Demonstrated experience leading complex financial operations, supervising professional staff, developing financial policies, managing organizational change, and working effectively with elected officials, senior administrators, auditors, regulatory agencies, and the public is essential; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Certifications and Requirements:

• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts municipal finance certifications desirable.
• Must be bondable.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and forward-thinking public finance leader who combines technical expertise with strong strategic and interpersonal skills. They will possess a demonstrated track record of sound financial management, organizational leadership, and effective communication in a complex public-sector environment. The successful candidate will be able to translate technical financial information into clear recommendations for diverse audiences, exercise sound judgment in policy and fiscal matters, and build productive working relationships with elected officials, department heads, staff, auditors, regulatory agencies, and residents. They will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, transparency, and exceptional public service while leading a high-performing finance organization.

The Salary Range is $179,016 to $210,872 DOQ with a generous benefits package.

Apply Now:
Candidates interested in this exceptional leadership opportunity should submit a confidential letter of interest and resume. Applications received by December 11, 2026 will receive priority consideration.