The Town of Needham is seeking a qualified individual to fill thepart-time position of Executive Secretary for the Finance Committee.Under the direction of the Finance Committee Chair, this position willprovide professional staff analysis and assistance to the Committee inpreparation and administration of the annual Town budgets and financialschedules. Variable hours, evening and occasional daytime availabilityrequired (roughly 2-4 evening meetings per month December throughmid-May and attendance at all special and annual town meetings). Dutiesand Responsibilities Prepare computer spreadsheets and databaseschedules for the formulation of summaries, financial analyses and otherfinancial data required by the Finance Committee for its deliberations.Support Finance Committee including scheduling, meeting postings,meeting setup, committee communications, attending and recording meetingminutes, and assisting in orienting new Committee members to theirduties. Advise and assist the Finance Committee in the preparation ofthe Town?s annual budget and financial plan, to include review andevaluation of operating and capital budget requests; analysis ofexpenditure trends; and compiling of funding summaries. Maintain thedetailed accounts of the Finance Committee reserve fund, and informappropriate Town officials of the actions of the Finance Committee withrespect to reserve fund transfers. Requirements Three to five yearsrelated financial experience, preferably within a municipal setting andpreferably with the Town of Needham. General financial knowledgeequivalent to the completion of four years of college, with specializedcourses in financial management. Demonstrated ability to operateindependently within the scope of Finance Committee procedures,referring policy issues to the Chair. Ability to interact with Towndepartments and employees, boards, committees, trustees, mediarepresentatives, regional bodies, state and federal agencies, and thepublic at large. Supplemental Information Applications will be acceptedon a rolling basis with the first round of review to begin forapplications received before 5 PM on Friday, February 2, 2024. The Townof Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and iscommitted to fostering and encouraging a workplace comprised ofindividuals of diverse backgrounds, races, genders, abilities, religiousbeliefs, sexual orientation, and ages.