Finance Director

Lee Hecht Harrison

Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$124,999 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Cash Management, Collective Bargaining, Corrective Action, Crystal Reports, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Tax, Policy Development, Property Tax, Public Administration, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Revenue Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Closing Skills, Staff Policies, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
2 days ago

LHH is working on behalf of our fantastic client in Hartford County who has an immediate Finance Director staffing need. This role is in the office 5 days/week.

The Deputy Finance Director ensures accurate financial reporting, adherence to accounting standards, and effective team management. The role also contributes to budget development by providing annual budget data, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Works with departments to ensure compliance of budget related programs and policies

  • Supports the director in ensuring the completion of accounting functions and maintenance of the general ledger for all funds, including month-end closes, account and bank reconciliations, financial analysis, journal entries review, fixed assets and internal audit.

  • Assist with reporting of budget to actual and forecasts. Monitors internal service funds and reviews accuracy of reports.

  • Assists with annual audits and improvement of policies and internal controls to ensure fiscal compliance with best practices and mitigation of risk.

  • Assists in establishing the priorities of accounting, cash management, payroll, tax revenue, property assessment and revenue collection.

  • Assists with the development of annual budget; interfacing with directors and Sr Leadership

  • Coordinates the financial administration of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements for department employees.

  • Serves as a financial resource for all departments

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or public administration

  • Previous supervisory experience required

  • Strong technical skills including EXCEL, MUNIS, Crystal Reports and NovaTime

Annual compensation DOE - $110K - $125K

Please email your resume to doris.meinelt@lhh.com for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $124,999.00 per year

Search managed by: Doris Meinelt

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison