Finance Director
Salary Range: $106,591 to $164,526 (35 hours per week)
(starting salary will be commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications)
The Town of Bloomfield, CT (population of 20,600) is seeking an experienced person to provide overall administration and management of the financial operations of the Town in all areas of financial management including budgeting, debt and revenue management, payroll, accounting, property assessment, tax collection, capital financing, and information technology.
The Director of Finance is a position established by the Town Charter which oversees a General Fund budget of $109 million, a $4 million five-year Capital Improvement Plan, as well as Enterprise and Internal Service funds. The Town maintains a credit rating of AA+ with Standard & Poor’s.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or public administration from an accredited college plus 10 years of experience a master’s degree in accounting, finance or public administration from an accredited college plus 8 years of experience. Experience must be in a senior level finance position in a comparable municipal organization including 5 years of supervisory experience.
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Must have and maintain: Valid CT Driver’s License; CPA and/or Certified Professional Finance Officer preferred. Knowledge of the Munis system preferred.
Selection Process
All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screening and verification of information on the employment application.
Applications
To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until the end of the day on July 26, 2024.
Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodations during the testing procedure should contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,591.00 - $164,526.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person