The Finance Department is responsible for managing all of the Town's fiscal affairs. This is achieved through a team approach, beginning with sound fiscal planning and decisions by Council and followed by the execution of financial transactions with an eye on detail and priority on value. This department supports the Departments of the Town of Yarmouth through accounting, administrative services and financial reporting. The department manages all investments of the Town, handles capital project financing and collects taxes and other revenues. An independent firm selected by Town Council audits the financial records annually.

The Finance Department is also responsible for all billing and collection of revenues for the Town's water, sewer and solid waste services. The department provides specific services to the operating departments including payroll, budgeting and financial reporting.

The Finance Department provides financial services to five other municipal entities.  These include the Yarmouth Waterfront Development Corporation, the Yarmouth Water Utility, Wastecheck, the Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park and Mariners Centre.