Bureau Chief of Finance and Administration; Transportation Chief of Fiscal and Administrative Services

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications to fill the DOT Bureau Chief of Finance and Administration. This Bureau provides oversight and management of all financial, facilities, workforce, and other administrative functions of the Department through its five offices, Finance, Operations and Support, Workforce Development, Negotiations, and External Audit. The Bureau has over 350 staff that oversee administration and support functions of the entire agency which has over 3,300 employees.

This position requires a strong leader who has proven ability to manage large teams and has exceptional knowledge of State financial and operational policies. The candidate should have strong communication and organizational abilities and a proven track record of success in executive leadership roles.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

As one of the state’s largest agencies, the CTDOT employs over 3,300 employees statewide in five distinct Bureaus. The mission of CTDOT is to provide a safe and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system, including major bus and rail systems, that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development.

CTDOT is seeking an accomplished executive to lead its Bureau of Finance and Administration. The Bureau Chief of Finance and Administration (Transportation Chief of Fiscal and Administrative Services) is a member of CTDOT’s executive leadership team, reports directly to the Commissioner of Transportation, and provides strategic leadership over the financial, contractual, administrative, business office, workforce development, human resource, and physical operations that support the Department’s statewide transportation program.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help lead one of Connecticut state government’s largest and most complex organizations during a period of significant investment in the state’s transportation system.

The Bureau Chief leads approximately 350 professional, support, and maintenance staff responsible for managing billions of dollars in operating and capital resources and providing the financial and administrative infrastructure necessary to deliver CTDOT’s programs. The position requires an experienced leader with demonstrated success in financial management, organizational leadership, business functions, facility and operational services, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and the development and implementation of sound fiscal and administrative policy.

• Office of Finance — The Office manages the financial framework supporting CTDOT’s multibillion-dollar annual operating and capital programs and coordinates with state financial agencies on all transportation funding matters. The Office oversees CTDOT’s budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, capital programming, cash management, financial management, construction bidding and contracting, consultant and other Department agreements, commodity and service procurements, contractor prequalification, and other major contractual activities supporting CTDOT’s transportation program.
• Office of Operations and…