Finance Officer

Finance Officer JobID: 896

Position Type:

Finance/Finance Officer / Treasurer

Date Posted:

5/1/2026

Location:

Town Hall

Date Available:

07/06/202

Closing Date:

06/08/2026

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The Ideal Candidate:

An individual with strong leadership capabilities to lead and manage departments under the jurisdiction of the Finance Officer with efficiency and integrity.

General Statement of Duties: Plans, organizes and directs the financial, accounting, cash management, investments, payroll, insurances, pension financing, debt service, debt structure and purchasing operations of the entire town. Plans, organizes and submits recommendations for the annual operating and capital improvement budgets. Implements and administers the approved annual budgets. Oversees all revenue collection, assessment operations and budget administration.

Supervision Required: Receives general direction from the Mayor and functional direction from the Town Administrator. Performs work with considerable independence. Plans work according to fiscal year schedule. Establishes priorities in organizing departmental work. Prepares regular statistical and narrative reports, including financial statements, for the Mayor, Town Administrator, and Town Council.

Supervision Required: Receives general direction from the Mayor and functional direction from the Town Administrator. Performs work with considerable independence. Plans work according to fiscal year schedule. Establishes priorities in organizing departmental work. Prepares regular statistical and narrative reports, including financial statements, for the Mayor, Town Administrator, and Town Council.

Supervision Exercised: Provides general supervision to Assistant Finance Officer and staff members of the Finance department; and provides general direction to Assessor and Collector of Revenue.

Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package, as well as a 4-day work week schedule. Please select "Finance Officer Brochure" in the bottom right corner for more details about the position.

Classification: Exempt

Salary: Currently budgeted at $147,996*

• Under the terms of the Town Charter this position is outside of the classified service and is subject to appointment through approval of the Town Council.

To apply, please complete the on-line application and attach your resume by: June 8, 2026

E-mail: HumanresourcesTown@vernon-ct.gov, with subject line: Vernon Finance Officer

OR

Mail: Town of Vernon

14 Park Place

Vernon, CT 06066

Attn: Assistant HR Director

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For questions or inquiries please call (860) 670-7153