What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at Town of Hamden?
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.
Examples of Essential Job Duties: 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.
Minimum Qualifications Required: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Finance or some closely related field, and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of education and municipal experience. A Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or CPA designation may be substituted for two (2) years of practical experience. Experience in municipal financial management strongly preferred.
This position, pursuant to the Town Charter is a Mayoral Appointment, subject to approval by the Town’s Legislative Council. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. Recruitment, evaluation, and selection of candidates will be in accordance with recognized principles of public employee selection.
For the full job description please email the Human Resources Department at hr@hamden.com
Salary : $155,000 - $200,000