Town Treasurer

Nature of Work

The Town Treasurer is an appointed position by the Board of Trustees and serves as the Town’s senior finance officer. The Town Treasurer works under the general direction of the Town Manager and is a member of the Town’s executive leadership team.

The Town Treasurer is responsible for performing a variety of duties with respect to purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, payroll coordination, benefits administration coordination, annual budget preparation, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, cash management, investments, fund accounting, and long-term financial planning.

The Town Treasurer works closely with the Town Manager, department heads, finance and HR staff, the independent auditor, financial consultants, and the Board of Trustees in preparation for the annual audit, annual budget, monthly financial reporting, and other Town financial matters. The position prepares and provides monthly budget summaries and other financial information for Board of Trustees meeting packets and helps ensure that the public are apprised of budget spending levels, fund status, and the general financial condition of the Town.

The position utilizes and adheres to the annual budget calendar, sets and organizes budget meetings, prepares the annual budget with the Town Manager, assesses and analyzes budget revenues and expenses, provides yearly documents related to the mill levy as required by statute, and prepares reports required by local, state, and federal governments. The position also coordinates with the Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) on Town-related financial matters while supporting the Town’s municipal finance role.

Depending on future Town operations, the position may support financial planning, reporting, and controls for enterprise funds or special project operations.

Supervision Received

The Town Treasurer works under the general direction of the Town Manager.

Supervision Exercised

The Town Treasurer provides direct supervision, coordination, or functional direction to assigned finance, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, utility billing, benefits administration, and HR documentation support staff as determined by the Town Manager.

Essential Duties

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Serves as the Town’s controller and official Town Treasurer.
• Supports the Town Manager in fiscal planning, budget discipline, service delivery, and alignment of financial capacity with Board-adopted priorities.
• Responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, petty cash, revenue tracking, payroll reconciliation, budget preparation, year-end closing functions, and audit assistance.
• Oversees finance-related HR administration, including payroll coordination, benefits administration support, personnel cost tracking, HR documentation workflows, employee records, and related reconciliations.
• Contributes to the preparation, administration, monitoring, and amendment of the annual Town budget, coordinating with the Town Manager and department heads.
• Contributes to the preparation and submittal of the annual budget for Board of Trustees consideration; submits supplemental budget requests as necessary; and ensures that the Board is apprised of budget spending levels, fund status, and the general financial condition of the Town.
• Prepares or oversees monthly financial reports, budget summaries, budget-to-actual reports, revenue/expenditure analysis, cash position/fund balance information, and other financial reports for Town Manager review and Board meeting packets.
• Reviews purchases and expenditures for budget availability, policy compliance, proper authorization, and alignment with adopted budget and policy goals.
• Supports the annual audit of the Town’s financial records with the independent auditor, Town Manager, staff, and financial consultants. Addresses audit findings to improve accounting practices, strengthen internal…