Public Sector CFO - Strategic Finance Leader, Amesbury
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Compliance, Financial Manager
Final date to receive applications:
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.
For further information potential candidates are directed to the links belowor to contact Alan Gould, President, Municipal Resources Inc. at , x320.
To apply submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a single PDF attachment to .
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