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Director of Finance

Strafford County Dover, NH

Dover, NH

1mo ago Closed

$110k - $125k/yr Full time Finance Director Accounting Budgeting

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 25, 2026).

Job Description

Director of Finance leads Strafford County's accounting, budgeting, internal controls, financial reporting, and grant management from an on-site role in Dover, NH.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and guide all Department Heads and Elected Officials to independently prepare and present departmental and line-item budget information in a coordinated, systematic manner, delivering an all-funds, GAAP-based county budget.
Establish and maintain a Chart of Accounts for all funds aligned with New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration guidance to detail transactions and balances for periodic GAAP-based financial statements.
Develop and sustain a GAAP-based financial reporting system that yields monthly General Purpose Statements, with written documentation of procedures for the central office and decentralized areas.
Create and manage an internal controls framework covering environment, accounting systems, and procedures to ensure reliable recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting of financial information.
Coordinate internal controls over compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, addressing general and specific requirements of OMB Circular A-128, GAO guidance for federal financial assistance when applicable, NH statutes, and county regulatory law.
Develop and maintain an integrated county-wide information reporting system, including hardware, software, support, and training decisions, with interfaces to independently Elected Officials as needed.
Supervise central business office accounting personnel, establish written job descriptions, and develop accounting policies and procedures, including period-end closing checklists.
Provide coordination and assistance to all County officials and management on accounting and finance reporting matters.
Oversee year-end accounting procedures and the timely preparation of GAAP-based financial statements for external audits; support outside auditors with detailed general and subsidiary ledgers.
Monitor all County insurance accounts (medical, dental, life and disability, property and liability), evaluate costing options, and track expenses.
Supervise costs for the County’s four bargaining units, advise on costing options for negotiations, and oversee implementation of contract cost items.
Track GASB pronouncements to ensure ongoing compliance and up-to-date accounting standards.
Supervise billing and collection of all County revenues, including Riverside Rest Home Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, residents, and Strafford County House of Corrections; manage aging of receivables.
Oversee financial documentation and compliance for private, state, and federal grant programs as described in OMB Circular A-133, handling grant applications, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
Monitor cash flow and advise the County Administrator and County Commissioners on borrowing timelines and needs.
Collaborate with the County Treasurer and banking institution to secure financing via Tax Anticipation Notes, Bond Anticipation Notes, Capital Improvement Bonds, and General Obligation Bonds; manage investment of proceeds from borrowings.
Stay informed on changes to federal and state legislation affecting County finances and operations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting (or equivalent).
3-5 years in governmental accounting and/or auditing.
Understanding of governmental GAAP, including full-fund accounting and reporting, and GAAP-based budgeting.
Experience with large governmental units (preferably $50,000,000 or more) with multiple discipline departments within the major unit.
Background check will be required.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Compensation

USD 110,000 - 125,000 per year

Work Location

On-site in Dover, NH

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