Employment Opportunities

Finance Department
Full-Time (37.5 hrs.), Permanent Position

The City of Portland is seeking an experienced Budget Manager. This leadership position assists the Finance Director and City Manager with preparation of the $350M+ City of Portland annual operating budget, performs ongoing monitoring of the budget, prepares monthly financial status and trend analysis reports for the City budget, and together with a large team of Department financial staff, assists with budget related inquiries and costing.

This exciting role provides an incredible opportunity for learning via exposure to every City Department, City expense, and City revenue. The Budget Manager utilizes our financial accounting system, Munis, along with the Microsoft Office suite to perform their duties. Work may periodically include approval of budget adjustments, payments, grant accounting, researching and reconciling of records, and requires maintaining a customer service focused relationship with all City departments.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business strongly preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience with municipal budgeting / finance experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Excel is required, experience with Munis / Tyler Technologies software is a plus, and experience with detailed financial analysis is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are required as this position will work with a large team of Department financial, accounting and administrative employees for completion of duties.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and credit check.

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Salary & Benefits:
Non-Union position – Grade C44, Salary range: $78,302 – $99,201 annually.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

For questions contact Human Resources by email at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8624. City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs

The Town of Brunswick Finance Department seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Finance Director. The Deputy position is a responsible management position assisting the Finance Director with all activities and management of a municipal Finance Department. This position will also act as the Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Tax Collector.

The selected candidate will assist, direct, perform and monitor all work related to the accounting, reporting and auditing activities of the Town of Brunswick. The ideal candidate will be familiar with, as well as ensure compliance with, all applicable laws, regulations, policies, contracts and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position will also ensure the accuracy of all Town funds and accounts, including those related to the Brunswick School Department, and will perform or review account reconciliations as warranted. Please refer to the job description, available at www.brunswickme.org, for a full listing of duties.

Requirements: Completion of a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or related field. Also required is a minimum of five years’ experience in a progressive accounting or finance environment. Governmental and financial reporting experience is essential with designation as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) strongly preferred.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week). The full pay range is $87,906 – $114,177 per year, the starting salary will be negotiated depending on experience. The Town of Brunswick offers an excellent benefit package including options for health, dental, vision, life insurances, short-term disability, retirement plan choices, educational reimbursement, paid vacations, sick time, and paid holidays.

TO APPLY:  Submit a Town of Brunswick employment application, cover letter, and resume to:

Jody Durisko Human Resources Director
85 Union Street
Brunswick, ME 04011 jdurisko@brunswickme.org

Employment applications are required from all applicants and are available along with the job description at the Human Resources Office, 85 Union Street, Brunswick, or at www.brunswickme.org.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Brunswick considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.