Director of Finance

In accordance with the Town Charter and Connecticut General Statues this position is responsible for the financial health of the municipality. Key responsibilities include accounting, investment management, data analysis, auditing, budget development, property valuation, tax collection, risk mitigation, and procurement. The role also entails strategic planning, policy development, and supervision of the finance department and its divisions.

Receives policy direction and administrative supervision from the Mayor. Performs work with considerable independence. Prepares regular statistical and narrative reports, including financial statements, for the Mayor and Legislative Council.

Provides general guidance to department heads in the functional areas of accounting, assessment, fixed assets, purchasing and tax collection, and professional and support staff members of the Finance Department, and gives general guidance and consultation to department heads on budgetary and purchasing matters.

Drafts and recommends policy to the Mayor and plans for the implementation of financial management goals and objectives; directs the operations of the Finance Department through various divisional officers, and evaluates and administers financial management programs such as Town financial reporting, Town budgeting, data processing services, cash management, risk management, internal and external auditing, purchasing, payroll, property assessment, and tax collection; directs the preparation of the annual Town budget and of the Finance Department budget, and presents and defends the budget request before the Legislative Council; directs and controls the expenditure of Town and Department fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets; directs the administration of Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation claims; coordinates the efforts of external auditors in their review of Town financial management; builds and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and residents; serves on the Town Retirement Board and reports to the Finance Commission; trains departmental personnel in financial management principles and practices; performs related work as required.