Deputy Finance Director

About the Position The 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. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the Town’s accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and bank reconciliation. Lead and support the Town’s annual audit, including completion and review of workpapers and financial statements. Assist in the development, monitoring, and administration of the Town’s annual operating and capital budgets, producing budget-to-actual forecasts and reports. Modernize systems and troubleshoot transactions and processes within payroll and accounts payable. Ensure compliance with GAAP, state and federal regulations, and internal financial policies. Provide comprehensive administrative and technical support of divisions under the Finance Director. Manage cash flow analysis and support the Town’s borrowing and debt management strategies. Coordinate the financial administration of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements for department employees. Assist with the administration of Tax and Assessor departments, including employee management, Town policy compliance, and adherence to sound accounting practices. Serve as a financial resource for Town departments, commissions and boards. Assist with fiscal management of grants, actuary reporting for Town Pension and OPEB plans, and bond offerings. Develop strategies for improvement of modernization, efficiency and productivity. Act on behalf of the Finance Director in his or her absence and perform other duties delegated by the Director. Additional Responsibilities Work with departments to ensure compliance of budget‑related programs and policies. Support the director in ensuring the completion of accounting functions and maintenance of the Town’s general ledger for all funds, including month‑end closes, account and bank reconciliations, financial analysis, journal entry review, fixed assets, and internal audit. Assist with reporting of budget‑to‑actual and forecasts, monitoring internal service funds and reviewing the accuracy of reports. Assist with annual Town audits and improvement of town policies and internal controls to ensure fiscal compliance with best practices and mitigation of risk. Assist in establishing the priorities of accounting, cash management, payroll, tax revenue, property assessment and revenue collection. Assist in the administration of Tax and Assessor departments with respect to employee management, Town policy compliance, and adherence to sound accounting practices. Assist with development of annual budget; interface with directors, Town Council and Mayor. Assist with fiscal management of grants. Assist with actuary reporting for Town Pension and OPEB plans. Develop strategies for improvement of modernization, efficiency and productivity. Manage employees ensuring maximum performance. Work with human resources department in the administration of retirement plans and collective bargaining agreements. Qualifications Considerable knowledge of financial administration: accounting, budgeting, tax collection, purchasing and investing. Considerable knowledge of financial and accounting systems, including policies and financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures, including auditing, cash management and budgeting. Knowledge and expertise of software programs such as MUNIS, Novatime, Crystal Reports. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including V‑lookups and Pivot tables. Able to understand municipal operations and relation to budgetary impact. Considerable skills in mathematics and analysis. Knowledge of town, state and federal laws, policies, ordinances, rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge of financial administration, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing and investing. Ability to administer an accounting unit and supervise the work of others. Ability to interpret statistical and narrative reports. Ability to communicate clear, concise written and oral instructions. Demonstrates a level of expertise with financial software products. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in business, accounting, public administration or a related field, supplemented by courses in public accounting plus five years of responsible accounting experience, including at least two years in government and two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer The Town of East Hartford is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We celebrate difference, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, residents, and community partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of East Hartford