Finance Director

Finance DirectorLHH is working on behalf of our fantastic client in Hartford County who has an immediate Finance Director staffing need. This role is in the office five days a week.The Deputy Finance Director ensures accurate financial reporting, adherence to accounting standards, and effective team management. The role also contributes to budget development by providing annual budget data, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.Key Responsibilities:Works with departments to ensure compliance of budget related programs and policiesSupports the director in ensuring the completion of accounting functions and maintenance of the general ledger for all funds, including month-end closes, account and bank reconciliations, financial analysis, journal entries review, fixed assets and internal audit.Assist with reporting of budget to actual and forecasts. Monitors internal service funds and reviews accuracy of reports.Assists with annual audits and improvement of policies and internal controls to ensure fiscal compliance with best practices and mitigation of risk.Assists in establishing the priorities of accounting, cash management, payroll, tax revenue, property assessment and revenue collection.Assists with the development of annual budget; interfacing with directors and Sr LeadershipCoordinates the financial administration of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements for department employees.Serves as a financial resource for all departmentsQualifications:Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or public administrationPrevious supervisory experience requiredStrong technical skills including EXCEL, MUNIS, Crystal Reports and NovaTimeAnnual compensation DOE - $110K - $125KTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyRef: US_EN_27_814409_3132166