Public Works Business Manager – Highway, Sanitation & Fleet

Brookline; Brookline, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brookline DPW seeks a detail-driven Business Manager to oversee the Highway, Sanitation, and Fleet Services Division’s business operations. The role includes billing, accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, and budget reporting, with strong emphasis on accuracy and efficient processes.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and five years of municipal financial administration, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, or a related field with five years of municipal or business financial administration and supervisory experience.
• Experience in municipal billing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, and office management.
• Strong knowledge of municipal purchasing, payroll, billing, financial tracking, and customer service principles.
• Ability to operate accounting and billing systems, spreadsheets, databases, and specialized software.
• Excellent communication, judgment, discretion, and attention to detail; proven staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage business operations of the Highway, Sanitation & Fleet Services Divisions, including billing, AP/AR, invoicing, refunds, and account administration.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, POs, vouchers, vendor payments, and invoices; maintain financial tracking and records.
• Oversee sanitation program accounts, customer setup, billing changes, reconciliations, and outstanding balances; coordinate with operations.
• Manage cart inventory, fulfillment, ordering, distribution, tracking, and records.
• Prepare and analyze budget and financial reports; support budget development and expenditures.

Skills

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Specialized software

Job description

Brookline DPW seeks a detail-driven Business Manager to oversee the Highway, Sanitation, and Fleet Services Division’s business operations. The role includes billing, accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, and budget reporting, with strong emphasis on accuracy and efficient processes.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and five years of municipal financial administration, including supervisory experience.