Deputy Finance Director/Controller

Town of Bloomfield•Ct 06002, CT

About The Position

As a Town Charter-defined position assisting the Director of Finance, the Deputy Finance Director/Controller performs highly responsible supervisory and professional accounting and finance work. The role performs and oversees technical governmental accounting, maintains appropriate internal controls and financial records, and provides administrative and technical support to the Director of Finance. It manages the Town’s municipal accounting system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and preparation of schedules for the annual audit. The position may act as Director of Finance when that official is unavailable or officially absent. It also performs related work as required, maintains professional knowledge of municipal accounting and finance requirements, and assists other department staff as needed to support public service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or program, and more than five years of increasingly responsible accounting and finance experience, including audit principles and practices; alternatively, an associate’s degree and seven years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED and ten years of experience.
At least two years of supervisory experience over a major unit within a finance department.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Certified Public Finance Officer Program (CPFOP) designation.
Comprehensive Project Finance Modelling (CPFM) designation.
Knowledge of the Munis system.
Experience in municipal accounting and finance.
Experience with bargaining unions.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, supervises staff, and directs Town accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, auditing, and cash management.
Oversees maintenance of the Town’s automated general ledger system and chart of accounts for all funds.
Plans and organizes work according to the fiscal-year schedule.
Assists in developing and monitoring the annual Comprehensive Budget and five-year Community Investment Plan.
Projects salaries and related personnel costs for the annual Comprehensive Budget in consultation with the Human Resources Director or designee.
Manages cash flow for the Town’s operating funds.
Recommends, implements, modifies, and documents accounting control procedures, budget processes, and accounting and financial systems.
Receives accounts receivable payments, prepares deposit slips, and prepares accounts receivable records for entry.
Prepares financial reports; analyzes fund expenditures against the approved budget; monitors grant revenues and expenditures; prepares related reports; and reports on specific special revenue fund balances.
Drafts fund financial statements, CAFR statistical tables, and notes.
Reconciles account balances and prepares schedules for independent auditors; answers questions, locates materials, and explains procedures and policies as requested.
Maintains the chart of accounts for all Town funds and the Town’s general and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring transactions comply with applicable laws, accounting standards, and Town policies.
Performs accounting tasks including electronic transfers, general ledger entries, and reconciliations; approves and records journal entries affecting Town financial transactions.
Coordinates with Board of Education financial staff.
Develops division policies and procedures and assigns, trains, and supervises staff.
Submits oral and written reports to Town officials and state and federal agencies as required.
Acts as Director of Finance during periods of unavailability or official absence.
Continues professional development and maintains knowledge of new municipal accounting and finance requirements.
Assists other department staff as needed to promote teamwork in serving the public.