East Coventry Township, located in Pottstown, PA in Chester County, seeks an experienced municipal finance/accounting professional to lead the financial management function of this Second Class Township with approximately 7,000 residents in 10.8 square miles. The Township operates with an annual budget of approximately $16.5 million and 17 full-time staff and is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors.
This highly responsible position reports to the Township Manager and partners with Department Heads in a proactive and strategic manner providing a broad range of municipal finance and human resource functions while maintaining the Township’s fiscal stability. The Finance Director must be an outstanding communicator and innovative leader who provides reasoned and sound recommendations.
The Finance Director is the appointed Township Treasurer and responsible for managing the Township’s day-to-day financial and human resource operations as well as directing the municipal funds, accounting systems and controls, financial forecasting and planning, budgeting and financial reporting, debt and cash management, central accounting, pre and post internal auditing, grant management, payroll, revenue collection, pension administration, investment management, centralized purchasing, sewer and other billing, and contracting. The Finance Director attends day and evening meetings as directed by the Township Manager.
Starting salary with a competitive compensation and benefits package will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, abilities, qualifications, and experience. The final candidate’s hire is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
In pursuit of excellence and carrying on the legacy of the retiring Finance Director, the Township seeks a team member who values integrity, stewardship, responsiveness, respect, transparency, and partnership. Therefore, the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies are required for this upcoming vacancy:
Demonstrated and verifiable successful performance in municipal finance and/or accounting. Demonstrated and verifiable experience utilizing modified cash basis accounting to develop, manage, and balance an annual operating and capital budget of similar complexity to the Township’s is required.
A progressive record of strong, open professional administrative leadership in a similar community or organization.
Demonstrated and verifiable experience utilizing sound and effective leadership techniques to establish goals and achieve results within financial and other resource limits, a proven record of leading with high personal integrity and ethical behavior, and a record of successful labor and management issues and contract negotiations are important considerations.
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in finance, accounting, or a related field and training in governmental accounting, plus a minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial governmental management experience with modified cash basis accounting. A master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is desirable or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
