City of Somerville
Director of Finance and Administration
City of Somerville, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Overview Statement of Duties: The employee is responsible for all administrative, financial, and business office customer service functions of the DPW. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.
Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate and supervise administrative, financial, and service functions of office Manage accounting, budgeting, and payroll activities Provide financial analyses of ongoing projects and contracts Perform studies and prepare operational reports of divisional functions and activities Monitor Personal Services, Ordinary Maintenance, Contracts, and Capital spending and make recommendations for budget adjustments Forecast annual revenues and expenditures Draft specifications and contract terms for supplies and services needed by the Department, in coordination with the Director of Operations and Divisional Superintendents Procure items of supply, equipment, fleet vehicles, and certain contractual services in coordination with the Purchasing Department Initiates contacts with vendors relative to supply and equipment availability, purchase orders, and contracts Negotiate and implement strategies with vendors and internal customers to reduce cost and improve delivery and service Develop a system of monitoring vendor performance with the Director of Operations and Divisional Superintendents Assist the Commissioner in negotiating contracts with vendors, the Law Department, and Purchasing Department Study price trends and market conditions; stay informed about supply sources and new product development Review revenue receipts and entries for proper posting in accounting system Manage service section responsible for providing centralized reception, work request and complaint services Establish administrative and operational controls to record and monitor departmental activities (e.g., attendance, overtime, project costs) Develop and implement divisional procedures Participate in developing and implementing departmental policy Maintain fiscal control of divisional budgets Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in finance and seven (7) years experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting; knowledge of enterprise fund accounting. Abilities:
Ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals. Ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely, detailed and organized manner. Skill:
Analytical skills; proficient data processing including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Work Environment The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments. Physical and Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions. Physical Skills:
Sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May involve lifting up to 30 lbs of office equipment or paper. Motor Skills:
Moving objects, operating a telephone, computer and other office equipment; word processing, filing and sorting of papers. Visual Skills:
Constant reading of documents for general understanding and analysis. Hours Full-Time Salary $110,000 annually plus benefits Union Non-Union FLSA Exempt Date Posted August 19, 2025 The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication should contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov. Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees Overview of Total Rewards
4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Police officers are members of the SPEA union Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City Dental coverage through Cigna Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP) Long term disability through Sun Life Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies Deferred compensation plans through three vendors Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health Annual cancer screening & wellness release Somerville Retirement Pension System Tuition reimbursement MBTA pass program FREE Blue Bikes membership Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and are a general overview of the benefits offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract. Powered by JazzHR Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate and supervise administrative, financial, and service functions of office Manage accounting, budgeting, and payroll activities Provide financial analyses of ongoing projects and contracts Perform studies and prepare operational reports of divisional functions and activities Monitor Personal Services, Ordinary Maintenance, Contracts, and Capital spending and make recommendations for budget adjustments Forecast annual revenues and expenditures Draft specifications and contract terms for supplies and services needed by the Department, in coordination with the Director of Operations and Divisional Superintendents Procure items of supply, equipment, fleet vehicles, and certain contractual services in coordination with the Purchasing Department Initiates contacts with vendors relative to supply and equipment availability, purchase orders, and contracts Negotiate and implement strategies with vendors and internal customers to reduce cost and improve delivery and service Develop a system of monitoring vendor performance with the Director of Operations and Divisional Superintendents Assist the Commissioner in negotiating contracts with vendors, the Law Department, and Purchasing Department Study price trends and market conditions; stay informed about supply sources and new product development Review revenue receipts and entries for proper posting in accounting system Manage service section responsible for providing centralized reception, work request and complaint services Establish administrative and operational controls to record and monitor departmental activities (e.g., attendance, overtime, project costs) Develop and implement divisional procedures Participate in developing and implementing departmental policy Maintain fiscal control of divisional budgets Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in finance and seven (7) years experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting; knowledge of enterprise fund accounting. Abilities:
Ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals. Ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely, detailed and organized manner. Skill:
Analytical skills; proficient data processing including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Work Environment The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments. Physical and Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions. Physical Skills:
Sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May involve lifting up to 30 lbs of office equipment or paper. Motor Skills:
Moving objects, operating a telephone, computer and other office equipment; word processing, filing and sorting of papers. Visual Skills:
Constant reading of documents for general understanding and analysis. Hours Full-Time Salary $110,000 annually plus benefits Union Non-Union FLSA Exempt Date Posted August 19, 2025 The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication should contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov. Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees Overview of Total Rewards
4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Police officers are members of the SPEA union Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City Dental coverage through Cigna Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP) Long term disability through Sun Life Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies Deferred compensation plans through three vendors Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health Annual cancer screening & wellness release Somerville Retirement Pension System Tuition reimbursement MBTA pass program FREE Blue Bikes membership Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and are a general overview of the benefits offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract. Powered by JazzHR Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries: Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Somerville by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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