Director of Finance

Hunter Hamilton; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition discounts and professional dev

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations within a public-sector organization. The role emphasizes accuracy, transparency, and accountability in government accounting.

You will oversee budgets, forecasting, audits, and internal controls, partnering with department leaders to support strategic initiatives and funding decisions. The position requires extensive municipal or government accounting experience and a CPA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead government accounting operations in GASB and public-sector regulations.
• Oversee budgets, financial forecasting, and long-term fiscal planning.
• Ensure audits, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial functions and operations.
• Present financial reports and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies.
• Drive process improvements and financial system optimization.
• Partner with department leaders to support strategic initiatives and funding decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public-sector finance

Financial systems proficiency

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration

Tools

GASB standards

government fund accounting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Are you a strategic finance leader with deep government accounting expertise? Do you thrive in complex, highly regulated environments where accuracy, transparency, and accountability matter? We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead and strengthen financial operations within a dynamic public-sector organization.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven finance professional with strong municipal or government accounting experience who is ready to drive fiscal integrity, operational excellence, and strategic financial planning.

What You’ll Do

As Director of Finance, you will serve as a key strategic advisor and operational leader, responsible for the oversight and execution of all financial functions, including:

• Leading comprehensive government accounting operations in accordance with GASB standards and public-sector regulations
• Overseeing budget development, financial forecasting, and long-term fiscal planning
• Managing general ledger, financial reporting, audits, treasury, and internal controls
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Supervising and developing a high-performing finance team
• Presenting financial reports and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies
• Driving process improvements and financial system optimization
• Partnering cross-functionally with department leaders to support strategic initiatives and funding decisions

What We’re Looking For

Government accounting experience is required.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Extensive experience in municipal or public-sector finance leadership
• Deep knowledge of government fund accounting, GASB standards, and regulatory compliance
• Proven success managing audits, financial reporting, and complex budget processes
• Strong internal controls expertise and risk management experience
• Advanced financial systems proficiency and strong Excel capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring finance teams
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution capability

A CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration is strongly preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

This organization offers:

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tuition discounts and professional development support
• A mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts the community