Featured Chief Financial Officer Town of Amesbury, MA 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 Municipal Resources, Inc. website at www.mrigov.com/career or to contact Alan Gould, President, Municipal Resources Inc. at 603-279-0352, x320. To apply submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a single PDF attachment to recruitment@mrigov.com by 8 AM EDT on Monday, September 21st, 2026. How to Apply Post Date Aug 24, 2026 Application Deadline Sep 21, 2026 Submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a single PDF to recruitment@mrigov.com by 8 AM EDT on Monday, September 21st, 2026. Apply Now Job Details Salary $150,000 - $160,000 Job Function Finance Director Position Type Full Time Town of Amesbury Address 62 Friend St Amesbury , MA 01913-2825 United States Population 17,366 Website http://www.ci.amesbury.ma.us Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job