Public Works Financial & Operations Leader

Shrewsbury Ma; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension system

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Professional development

Paid Family & Medical Leave

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking a Business Manager to lead the financial and administrative heart of the Department of Public Works. You will manage an 8-person team, oversee budgeting, billing, accounts payable, and internal controls, and drive process improvements across divisions.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in business management or municipal accounting, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with five or more years in business management or municipal accounting.
• Strong communication, organization and customer service skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing personnel.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing and purchasing processes.
• Solid understanding of municipal government operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the five core functions of the division: Customer Service, Utility Billing, Financials (AP/Payroll), Permitting, and Solid Waste & Recycling.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management for division personnel.
• Oversee budget development, enterprise fund accounting, bank statement reconciliations, and utility billing.
• Present financial reports and budgets to boards and committees; manage vendor relations.
• Collaborate with Town Leadership to maintain billing platforms and implement new technology solutions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Leadership

Delegation

Procurement

Municipal government knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/municipal management

Job description

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking a Business Manager to lead the financial and administrative heart of the Department of Public Works. You will manage an 8-person team, oversee budgeting, billing, accounts payable, and internal controls, and drive process improvements across divisions.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in business management or municipal accounting, with strong communication and leadership skills.