Deputy Finance Director

Deputy Finance DirectorThe Town of East Hartford is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled accounting and financial professional to serve as Deputy Finance Director. This critical role supports the Finance Director and acts as a key member of the Finance Department's leadership team, providing advanced accounting expertise and contributing to the effective management of the Town's financial operations. The Deputy Finance Director also supports the Finance Director in initiatives within the Procurement, Tax, and Assessor Divisions.Primary responsibilities include:• Leading and supporting the Town's accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and bank reconciliation activities• Leading and supporting the Town's annual audit, including completion and review of workpapers and financial statements• Assisting in the development, monitoring, and administration of the Town's annual operating and capital budgets, producing budget to actual forecasts and reports• Modernization of systems and troubleshooting transactions and processes within Payroll and Accounts Payable• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, state and federal regulations, and internal financial policies• Providing comprehensive administrative and technical support of divisions under the Finance Director• Managing cash flow analysis and supporting the Town's borrowing and debt management strategiesThis position directly supports the leadership of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and the coordination and completion of the annual audit.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.Additionally, this key position leads modernization efforts in payroll, timekeeping, and accounts payable processes, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by evaluating new and existing legislation, maintaining adherence to financial regulations, and advising management on necessary policy or procedural changes.In the Town of East Hartford, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.