Tax Collector​/Assistant Finance Director

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The City of Marlborough (pop. 40,000) is seeking qualified applicants to join our team as a full‑time City Collector/Assistant Finance Director.

Posting Number: AA#25-17

Date Posted: May 21, 2025

Weekly

Hours:

40 Hours per week

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non‑Union

Step Rate: $3,415.92-$3,842.54/bi‑wkly*

Location: 140 Main Street

* FY2026 compensation rate

Under the direction of the Comptroller, the City Collector/Assistant Finance Director is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas of the Finance Department (Treasury/Collectors/Assessors). This position is responsible for the collection of all taxes due to the City. This senior‑level position performs complex responsible duties requiring a high level of initiative and independent judgment in the planning, administration, and execution of the department’s programs and services in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, City policies, City Codes, and relevant state, federal, and local regulations.

• Oversees and processes revenue collection; responsible for effective collaboration between the Assessor’s and Collector’s Departments; manages all aspects of Tax Title; oversees and maintains as well as prepares preliminary budgets within the Finance Department (Treasury/Collectors/Assessors).
• Direct supervision of the Collector’s office staff and day‑to‑day operations as well as oversight of other Finance department operations and personnel; prepares and issues tax refunds for Real Estate, Personal Property, Water and Excise on a monthly and end of fiscal year basis.
• Makes relationships with outside vendors on a regular basis; at times may need to assist with payroll functions within the Treasury Department; provides assistance with customer service inquiries; collects and processes account receivable payments; collects and processes all municipal tax bills which include Real Estate, Personal Property, Water and Excise.
• Researches tax status of license and permit applicants; maintains records and permanent files of all accounts as required by the State for all bills and abatement/exemptions; maintains oversight of long‑term Finance Department issues; files reports as required; processes Treasurer turn‑ins daily; monitors Real Estate/Personal Property, Water and Excise accounts for over payments or shortages, refunds annually.
• Notifies taxpayers on Real Estate/Personal Property bills of any missed payments; performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance; or related field with certification as a municipal Treasurer/Collector preferred and five to seven years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. Must be currently certified by the Mass Collectors and Treasurers Association or be able to obtain certification within four years of appointment. Must be able to be bonded.

MUNIS experience preferred.

To see the full job description, please click on the document on the right‑hand side.

To apply, please complete a City of Marlborough Employment Application (please see the application on the right‑hand side) and send it along with a cover letter and resume to: hrjobs@marlborough‑ma.gov

The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The City of Marlborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marlborough does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.