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Mrigov lists this Amesbury, Massachusetts - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Amesbury, Massachusetts - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Deadline to apply: 09/21/26
The City of Amesbury, MA (pop. 17,500), is seeking a seasoned public sector finance manager to serve as the City's next CFO. With a strong Mayor/Council form of government, the CFO serves as the de facto Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to a 'strong' Mayor. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the City Accountant and is expected to have a hands-on role while coordinating and overseeing the Assessors, Finance and Administration, and Treasurer/Collectors. The Assistant City Accountant, Procurement & Liability Manager, and part-time financial analyst report directly to the CFO.
Amesbury is ideally located along the banks of the Merrimack River at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 495, just a few miles from the Seacoast, while only 40 miles north of Boston. With a Standard & Poor's bond rating of AA, the City's FY 27 operating budget is just over $93 million, with approximately $40 million of that attributed to the schools. The City also has Water & Sewer enterprise funds.
The successful candidate must foster a cohesive management team and maintain positive professional relationships with local and State officials. A bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible public management experience related to finance and administrative functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
Salary range to $160,000 plus $4,500 stipend for service on the Retirement Board; starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Amesbury is an equal opportunity employer.
Administrative Office: Plymouth, NH | Seacoast Office: Portsmouth, NHToll Free: Tel:
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