Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Accomplished Controller Position

We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee the full scope of municipal financial operations for a government organization in Connecticut. This role serves as a senior financial leader, guiding fiscal strategy, strengthening accountability, and delivering accurate reporting to support informed decision-making across the municipality. The position works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and governing bodies to maintain sound financial practices and advance both annual and long-range financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the finance team by directing daily operations, coaching staff, and supporting growth and performance management.
• Manage municipal accounting activities, financial reporting processes, and internal control practices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
• Oversee core fiscal functions such as receipts, payments, receivables, procurement activity and maintenance of supporting financial records.
• Administer capital asset records, debt-related activities, treasury functions, and investment oversight in accordance with municipal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead preparation of the annual operating budget and support the development of capital plans through forecasting, revenue analysis, expenditure modeling, and fund balance projections.
• Coordinate annual external audits by assembling schedules, documentation, and financial data while serving as the primary liaison for auditors and related advisors.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for municipal leadership, boards, and commissions, including participation in Board of Finance meetings.
• Partner with department leaders and elected officials on fiscal planning, tax rate analysis, labor negotiation support, and evaluation of ongoing budget performance.
• Maintain productive relationships with banks, attorneys, consultants, insurers, rating agencies, and government entities while monitoring changes in governmental accounting guidance and municipal finance practices.
• Carry out special assignments and other finance-related initiatives as directed by municipal leadership.