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Plainfield Township, a Second Class Township located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director/Treasurer. About the

Position:

The Finance Director/Treasurer is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that reports to the Township Manager. The Finance Director/Treasurer serves as both the statutory financial officer and strategic financial advisor for Plainfield Township, maintaining all required financial records and reporting under the Second Class Township Code while providing forward-thinking financial planning, analysis, and recommendations to support sound decision-making by the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors.

Responsibilities:

The Finance Director/Treasurer is responsible for, among other duties: leading the budget development process from a financial perspective, including variance analysis and strategic recommendations; preparing and monitoring budget versus actual reports, amendments, and multi-year financial forecasting; managing fund balance levels, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger and fund accounting; administering bi-weekly payroll and confidentially maintaining payroll records; coordinating the annual audit and preparing monthly financial reports for the Board of Supervisors; completing all financial reports required by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED); coordinating with the elected Tax Collector on receipt and reconciliation of tax collections; managing cash flow, banking relationships, and investment portfolios, and administering debt service payments; serving as primary insurance liaison and claims coordinator for all Township insurance matters, including workers' compensation; overseeing financial software systems, currently QuickBooks, and reconciliation with the SmartGov permit tracking system; coordinating grant strategy, applications, reporting, and compliance in partnership with the Township Manager; administering employee benefits and pension programs and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements; and providing operational support and strategic financial advice to the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess general knowledge of generally accepted financial and accounting principles, familiarity with Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code requirements and the statutory duties of Treasurer, and knowledge of DCED reporting requirements and fund accounting. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required, along with experience in financial software systems, QuickBooks experience preferred. Strong regulatory compliance, attention to detail, strategic financial thinking, and analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to communicate clearly with elected officials, staff, and the public and to work collaboratively with the Township Manager and administrative team. How to

Apply:

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Paige Stefanelli, Township Manager Plainfield Township 6292 Sullivan Trail Nazareth, PA 18064 manager@plainfieldtownship.org Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position will remain open until filled. Plainfield Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.