Director of Finance

Overview

Montpelier, the capital city of Vermont, is seeking a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance reports to the City Manager and has primary responsibility for financial management and information technology for the City of Montpelier. This position directly supervises 5 employees, oversees financial services contracts, and has responsibility for the complete budget. The City of Montpelier employees 121.2 FTEs and has a general fund budget of $16.1M.

• Direct supervision of 5 employees.
• Oversee financial services contracts.
• Manage the complete budget for the City of Montpelier.
• Monitor financial management and information technology needs in alignment with city goals.

• BA/BS in Finance, Public Administration, or related fields is required.
• MA preferred.
• Significant experience in a key administrative position within a public/non-profit agency with responsibility for budget.
• Direct experience in municipal government is preferred.
• Familiarity with Vermont municipal regulations/policies is a plus.

The annual salary is $113,360, commensurate with qualifications. This is an exempt, salaried position and includes benefits in accordance with the City’s Personnel Plan. The position is open until filled, with initial résumé review beginning February 20, 2026. Pr academic Partners, an executive search firm, is assisting the City with this recruitment.

Additional information about the position, including a direct application link to apply, is available by clicking the Apply for Job Button.

Questions, nominations, or recommendations should be directed to Gary Evans,

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The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.