Town of Greenburgh looking to hire new Comptroller

Greenburgh Town Comptroller Roberta Romano has submitted her resignation to the Town Board. She has agreed to stay on the job until May to provide the Town Board with time to search and appoint a new Comptroller. Roberta Romano deserves the thanks of town residents for her hard work and dedication to the community. Under her watch the town maintained a triple A bond rating from both Moody's & Standard & Poor's. There were four consecutive zero or slight tax rate reductions approved between 2000 and 2003. Roberta helped the town overcome the challenges of the pandemic without layoffs. She will be missed. We're now looking for a new Comptroller. Info about the position is below.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TOWN COMPTROLLER* *This is position is appointed by the Town Supervisor and Town Council Members and does not require a Civil Service examination. As the Department head the Town Comptroller is accountable for the overall financial management of the Town and its Town Operated districts. Responsibilities include the prescription and application of procedures in the auditing of financial accounts, examination of claims and receipts and the authorization of claims. The Town Comptroller is under the supervision of the Town Supervisor and the Town Council. Please spread the word about the job opening.

Job Group: Management Annual Salary: $165,000 - $185,000 DOE In addition to a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), deferred compensation, 15.5 paid holidays, 1 sick day a month (unlimited sick accruals), 4 weeks’ vacation (annually) and membership in the New York State Retirement System.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to personnel@greenburghny.com. Important: Please indicate Town Comptroller Position in the subject line of your e-mail. Description/Examples of Work (Illustrative Only):  Prepares the Town operating and capital budget. Plans short and long term financing of capitol projects and consults with bank officials and bonding attorneys. Manages the financing of the Town’s capital projects and debt service administration.  Confers and consults with Town officials on formulation of fiscal policy.  Provides financial reporting to Town management. Prepares and plans annual Town audit. Oversees the issuance of any external monthly, quarterly and annual filings for any local, state and/or federal requirements.  Manages payroll and benefits for all town employees.  Undertakes special financial studies for the Town Board. Makes short and long term financial projections based on studies undertaken.  Interprets statistical and financial statements and renders reports and opinions of same to the Town Board.  Maintains accounting of all Town receipts and disbursements, audits claims, and may sign checks. Advises other departments on proper government accounting procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Working knowledge of state and federal law as it pertains to the fiscal management of Towns in the State of New York. Thorough of financial and accounting practices and methods involved in the receipt, investment and disbursement of municipal funds. Able to present ideas effectively, either orally or in writing. Prior supervisory experience, work history with a high degree of integrity and the ability to make sound judgements. (a) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or allied fields and minimum four (4) years of governmental accounting experience two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. (b) Master’s degree in any of the fields listed in (a) and three (3) years experience as stated in (a) including two (2) years of specialized experience. CPA designation, strong computer skills, working knowledge of municipal accounting systems (ie: Munis) a plus. The Town of Greenburgh is an Equal Opportunity

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor