Director of Finance

The Franklin Regional Council of Governments seeks a skilled, collaborative, and mission-driven Director of Finance to lead the agency’s financial operations and support key human resources functions during an important period of organizational transition and opportunity. The hiring range for this position is $108,800 to $135,000 dependent on qualifications and is complemented by a strong benefits package that includes paid time off, holidays, and employer contributions to medical benefits and a broad array of other insurances, a pension plan and deferred compensation opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the oversight committees made up of municipal officials, the Director oversees and actively participates in FRCOG’s financial operations while managing core human resources functions, including benefits administration, payroll-related compliance, and personnel policy development.

FRCOG’s financial environment is complex with a $9 million-dollar annual budget and 50 FTEs, the organization manages multiple programs, funding streams, municipal service models, grants, contracts, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in municipal finance, fund accounting, governmental accounting, grant management, auditing, budgeting, and financial systems. Familiarity with Massachusetts municipal finance, procurement, retirement, health insurance, and personnel laws is strongly preferred.

The next Director must be able to explain complex financial information in plain language, work collaboratively across departments, maintain trusted relationships with member communities, and balance fiscal discipline with a thoughtful commitment to helping programs succeed. This hands-on leadership role requires comfort moving between strategy and detail, from advising on organizational direction and supporting department leaders to preparing reports, reviewing entries, managing grant requirements, assisting with budget development, and helping staff navigate financial and HR questions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, and at least seven years of relevant professional experience, including five years in fiscal management or auditing of federal and state grants, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, and a valid driver’s license are required. A CPA or master’s degree is a plus.

Confidential inquiries may be directed to Charlene Stevens, Vice President, Human Capital Solutions, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The FRCOG is an equal opportunity employer and is interested in candidates from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, and who are well-suited to understanding the needs of the diverse populations we serve.