March 2026 TOWN OF DURHAM, NH BUSINESS MANAGER JOB SUMMARY Is responsible for the planning, management and control of the Town’s fiscal activities, as well as personnel and welfare administration. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Administrator of the Town in accordance with legal requirements. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides administrative supervision for Business Department personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (The listed examples are illustrative only and may not include all duties found in this position . Additional duties can be found in the Town of Durham Administrative Code, Article III, 4 -10 Business Management Department .) • Advises the Administrator in the annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) process of the Town , including preparation of documents, receiving and reviewing budget submissions from departments heads, committees and outside agencies; input of data into the budget software module, format and printing of budget, and attending all budget meetings. • Assists and advises the Administrator on all fiscal matters keeping the Administrator informed of current trends and future courses of action. Assists departments with budget monitoring, compliance with budget laws, and finance related inquiries. • Prepares quarterly and annual financial reports as required to the Administrator and Town Council to provide a record of operations and the financial status of the Town. • Advises departments on compliance with the Town’s Purchasing Policy and other purchasing laws and regulations. Reviews and approves all purchases in accordance with Town’s Purchasing Policy. Monitors purchases to ensure competitive bidding requirements are follow ed when necessary. • Oversees the preparation and approval of payroll, human resources and accounts payable. BUSINESS MANAGER March 2026 • Negotiates all loans and borrowing of money upon the authorization of the Town Council and Administrator and maintains debt schedules. • Administers and evaluates the insurance coverage to protect the Town and its employees from possible liability claims. Receives, monitors and directs all insurance claims to town insurance carriers. • Coordinates and administers employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life and disability. • Coordinates the personnel administration of the Town overseeing recruitment, evaluation and compensation of employees. • Assists the Administrator in the Collective Bargaining Process; acts in support, providing analysis of data necessary to estimate cost components of offers on the table at a particular time; provides a monetary summary of the resultant cost of collective bargaining to the Administrator and Town Council . • Coordinates the Town’s annual audit. • Oversees capital asset accounting, including the tracking of assets and recording of depreciation. • Develops forms and procedures to expedite workflow and to adapt accounting techniques to changing legal polices. • Establishes and maintains acceptable governmental accounting procedures and principles. • Oversees the Town’s welfare services. • Oversees the activities of the Town’s property assessment office. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS REQUIRED • Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of financial management and budgetary controls. • Extensive knowledge of municipal and State laws, rules and regulations that apply to municipal finances. • Thorough knowledge of the general principles of public fiscal administration including budgeting, purchasing, use management and reporting. • Knowledge of computer programs that relate to finance and accounting. • Ability to apply financial theory and principles to resolve problems. • Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise techniques suitable for management. • Ability to prepare and deliver oral and written reports on financial matters. • Handle confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion. • Ability to supervise others. • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with department heads, employees, Town Council and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or related field, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in financial and/or business BUSINESS MANAGER March 2026 management. Master’s degree and experience in municipal government preferred . Additional years of approved experience may be substituted for required formal education. LICENSES /CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Valid vehicle operator’s license. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Salaried position. DISCLAIMER This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.
