What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Finance position at Town of Newington?
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé or an official Town of Newington application by email to hshonty@newingtonct.gov (Heather Shonty) to be considered by November 17 , 2025.
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Finance, maintains the Town’s automated general ledger financial system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, provides supervision and review of accounting internal controls, prepares financial reports and schedules including the Town’s annual audited financial report, provides financial analysis and budgetary work in the preparation of the annual Town budget. Assumes departmental responsibility in the absence of the Director of Finance.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates annual audit, preparation of required schedules and tables; reviews audit report and management comments and provides explanations and recommendations.
- Reviews and authorizes expenditure requests, checks written, wire transfers, and general journal entries; investigates and reconciles any differences and discrepancies of financial transactions, reviews and analyzes revenue and expenditure transactions for proper account classification.
- Oversees the Town’s fixed asset additions and dispositions.
- Supervises technical staff in area of payroll and accounts payable.
- Assists with the preparation of Federal or State financial reports.
- Oversees the maintenance of the Town’s centralized accounting system and the development of fiscal procedures and policies.
- Assists in the preparation of the Town budget, performs analysis of multi-funds for annual budgeting process and assists in the development of the final budget document.
- Reviews all other accounting activities related to finance operations and fund accounting.
- Provides financial and budget information to senior management, department staff, and the public as requested.
- Performs duties of the Director of Finance during periods of absence.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field supplemented by five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience, including a minimum of seven (7) years governmental accounting experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position.
For more information regarding the job description, please visit our Town website (www.newingtonct.gov) and select employment opportunities.
The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,331.00 - $126,255.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,331 - $126,255