General Statement of Duties

The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining all budgets, accounts, and financial records of the Town. This leadership position oversees all aspects of the daily operations of the Town’s financial management. This position requires strong financial management and analytical skills. This role is responsible for a wide variety of professional accounting and financial control functions for the Town.

Work Schedule: Non-union, 12-month employee

Monday through Friday with occasional evenings

Supervision received: Works under the direct supervision of the First Selectman.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises all other Finance Department employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Directs and coordinates all debt management functions including Financial Analysis and Planning
• Serves as custodian of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers for all funds.
• Analyzes and monitors monthly expenditures for all funds, including grant funds and assists with budget projections and budget transfers as required.
• Assists External auditor with the preparation of year-end financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Compiles data for financial reports including preparing and entering journal entries.
• Implement new procedures, policies, or programs as needed.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all funds.
• Prepares and oversees bank reconciliations, oversees payroll administration, tax and earnings reporting and purchasing, procurement and contracting functions including authorization of purchase orders and contracts.
• Perform internal audit of tax receipts/receivables.
• Prepare health insurance analysis for the Town.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for State and Federal reporting requirements.
• Prepare and monitor accounts receivable billings for the Finance Department and pursue collection procedures as necessary.
• Responsible for developing and implementing the privacy requirements of the health insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).
• Preparation and presentation of annual budget.
• Assists First Selectman with preparation of Capital Improvement Plan.
• Prepare or review grant financial reports required by State, Federal or other grantor agencies.
• Assist with monitoring cash flow requirements and processing transfers between Town bank/investment accounts as directed by the Town Treasurer.
• Maintains accounting and management controls of expenditures and revenues for all funds.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of public finance and budgeting.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws and applicable filings
• Experience with computer-based accounting applications.
• Considerable ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town, State and Federal officials, Town Employee, and the public.
• Ability to plan, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to analyze financial statements, budget reports, and develop projections.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Five (5) years of experience in a combination of fiscal and administrative functions (e.g. accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing).
• CPA or CPFO designation preferred.
• Municipality or government experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Enterprise ERP (formerly Munis) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $122,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Colchester, CT 06415 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colchester, CT 06415: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person