Financial Director

The Town of Bel Air is accepting applications for the position of full‑time exempt Director of Finance. This individual serves as the senior financial administrator for the Town, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all fiscal operations. This position manages the Finance Department, directs long‑term financial planning, and ensures compliance with municipal, state, and federal financial standards. The Director leads the development and administration of the Town’s multi‑fund budget;

oversees accounting, payroll, procurement, investments, debt management, and financial reporting; and coordinates the annual audit. Working closely with the Town Administrator, department heads, and elected officials, the Director supports sound financial decision‑making and helps maintain the Town’s overall fiscal stability and integrity. Fiscal Year 2026 Pay Range: $94,299 to $165,665.

• Manages, coordinates, and supervises the overall activities and personnel of the Department. Directly manages the Deputy Director of Finance and the Town’s Procurement Officer.
• Develops departmental goals and objectives. Assists in evaluating the work performance of the departmental personnel and promoting professional development through necessary training.
• In coordination with the Town Administrator, organizes and prepares the multi‑fund annual budget and presents it to the Town Commissioners. Assists Department Heads in the preparation of departmental budgets. Integrates separate departmental budgets into a consolidated multi‑fund Town budget. Prepares the annual revenue estimates for inclusion in the multi‑fund budget.
• Analyzes budget to actual variances on a consistent basis for all departments and funds. Develops reports for the Town Commissioners, Town Administrator, and Department Heads, as requested. Recommends and budget amendments during the fiscal year, as necessary.
• Coordinates the annual financial audit with the external auditors. Prepares audit confirmations and audit reconciliation spreadsheets. Finalizes all account balances and organizes information requested by the auditors for the annual audit. Prepares the audited financial statements, including the Management Discussion and Analysis, and the annual Uniform Financial Report. Prepares and submits various reports related to the audit, as necessary.
• Writes departmental and Townwide policies and procedures to provide efficient departmental operations and guidance for compliance with proper accounting procedures and controls for the Town. Ensures adherence to Town laws and financial policies, State and Federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and external financial reporting boards, such as the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Monitors financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, by investing Town funds and planning for the availability of funds to pay Town expenses. Makes recommendations to the Town Administrator to purchase and/or sell investments. Submits a monthly investment report to the Town Administrator.
• Responsible for debt management of capital assets and projects. Coordinates the preparation of the Town’s five (5) year capital improvement program.
• Manages the 457 deferred compensation program. Manages the financial aspect of both the civilian and the sworn officer pension plans and the Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) plan.
• Oversees the bi‑weekly payroll process. Reviews all quarterly payroll tax reporting as well as W‑2 and 1099 year end processing. Initiates all changes to the employee master payroll files.
• Maintains the Town's fixed asset management program. Approves quarterly additions/deletions and finalizes annual reports to include running depreciation, when applicable.
• Responsible for overseeing the process of accepting credit card payments.
• Receives, records, and authorizes requests for disbursement of funds. Signs weekly checks for vendor payments.
• Oversees the procurement function and ensures all Town purchases are made in compliance with the procurement policy.
• Coordinates and assists the Grants Coordinator in grant submissions and reporting…