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TREASURER & COLLECTOR OF TAXES
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER & COLLECTOR OF TAXES
CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for the position of Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the Office of the Treasurer & Collector of Taxes within the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F). Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the position is responsible for the administration of all City funds, including financial management, cash investment, debt issuance and debt service management, supervision of payroll and accounts payable and oversight of the collection of all City revenues, taxes, user fees, and parking tickets. The Treasurer & Collector is responsible for administering and supervising the activities of three units within A&F: Treasury, Collections, and Municipal Hearings. The Treasurer & Collector provides billing, collection, and taxpayer service for city taxes, water, sewer, other enterprise, and auxiliary services, and supervises approximately twenty-five (25) full time employees inclusive of direct and indirect reports. The Treasurer & Collector is responsible for analyzing program objectives, determining the various work operations needed to achieve them, estimating the financial and staff resources required, allocating the available funds and staff, reporting periodically on the achievement and status of the program objective, and recommending new goals.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Management oversight over the operations of Treasury, Collections, and Municipal Hearings.
• Functions of the division include accounts receivable, collections, cash receipting, payroll, cash disbursements of vendor warrants, parking violations and adjudication of noncriminal violations, debt issuance, and administration.
• Manage cash and banking functions for the City and its related entities.
• Invest idle cash in the approved investment vehicles.
• Maintain weekly cash needs for cash demands.
• Responsible for payroll processing and related federal and state tax reporting.
• Oversee the Risk Management and Financial Compliance for the cash operations of the City.
• Creation of financial policy and testing, PCI compliance, assessment of PII exposure and payroll compliance including FERPA.
• Involved in the issuance of bonds and notes annually.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of municipal fiscal policies, operating practices, and procedures as well as applicable State and/or Federal laws/regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software including word processing and spread sheet applications in support of department operations
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Effective supervisory skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to deal with dissatisfied members of the public tactfully and effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and oversight of department staff, as well as those doing business in the City and state and/or federal regulatory authorities
• Ability to administer an operating budget

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.

o In lieu of the above requirement, a combination of education and eight (8) years of experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered.

• Seven (7) years of related finance experience
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in finance
• Successful candidate must be bondable and have knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding municipal finance.
• Residency is required within one (1) year of employment, but that requirement can be waived by the City Manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in municipal finance setting
• Experience as Treasurer & Collector in another Massachusetts municipality
• Ten (10) years in a municipal Treasury environment
• Workday and Tyler Munis experience, or similar Enterprise Resource Planning and billing/collections software

SALARY RANGE BETWEEN: $110,325 - $135,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications. Full-time, exempt, excellent benefits package.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov or Julie Jacobson, Community Paradigm Associates at BLynch@communityparadigm.com.

For the full position statement please visit: www.communityparadigm.com and click on current opportunities.