Municipal Finance Leader & Budget Strategy

Town of Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Requirements include a BS in business/finance fields with substantial supervisory experience; CPA or MBA preferred; strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of municipal financial administration, budgeting and purchasing.
• Experience with accounting standards, financial reporting and audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports to officials and public.

Responsibilities

• Drafts/advances policy and plans for financial management goals and objectives.
• Directs finance department operations and evaluates financial programs.
• Prepares annual Town and Finance Department budgets; defends before Legislative Council.
• Oversees expenditure control within approved budgets.
• Coordinates external auditors and long-term financial planning.
• Trains staff in financial management principles and practices.

Skills

Municipal financial administration

Budget development

Financial reporting

Auditing and compliance

Investment management

Data analysis

Tax collection

Purchasing and procurement

Property assessment

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Public Finance

Master’s degree or CPA designation (substitutes for experience)

Tools

Munis (or similar financial databases)

Job description

Requirements include a BS in business/finance fields with substantial supervisory experience; CPA or MBA preferred; strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.