Deputy Finance Director/Controller

As a Town Charter defined position to assist the Director of Finance, this is a highly responsible supervisory and professional position performing accounting and finance work. The position performs and oversees technical governmental accounting; performs administrative work in maintaining appropriate internal controls and financial records of the Town. It provides administrative and technical support to the Director of Finance and manages the Town’s municipal accounting system, accounts payable, account receivables, payroll, and preparation of schedules for the annual audit.

Essential Job Functions : ( The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) Plans, organizes, supervises staff and directs Town accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, auditing and cash management; oversees the maintenance of the Town’s automated general ledger system and chart of accounts for all funds Plans and organizes work according to fiscal year schedule Assists in the development and monitoring of the annual Comprehensive Budget and five-year Community Investment Plan Responsible for projections of salaries and related personal costs for the annual Comprehensive Budget in consultation with the Human Resources Director or designee Manages cash flow of the Town’s operating funds Recommends, implements, modifies and documents accounting control procedures, budget processes and accounting/financial systems Receives all account receivables including cash or checks, prepares deposit slips, and account receivable records for input Prepares a variety of financial reports, analyzes fund expenditures against approved budget, monitors grant revenues and expenditures and prepares appropriate reports, issues status reports on specific special revenue fund balances Drafts fund financial statements, CAFR statistical tables and notes Reconciles account balances and prepares schedules for independent auditors in their performance of annual audit, answers questions, locates materials, explains procedure and policies as requested Maintains the chart of accounts for all Town funds and maintains the Town’s general and subsidiary ledgers; ensures transactions are recorded according to all applicable laws, accounting standards and Town policies Handles accounting tasks such as electronic transfers, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and approves and records all journal entries affecting town financial transactions Coordinates with BOE financial staff Develops division policies and procedures and assigns, trains and supervises staff Submits oral and written reports to Town Officials and state/federal agencies as required.

Other Functions : Acts as Director of Finance during times of unavailability or official absence Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates Continues professional development, maintaining knowledge of new municipal accounting and finance requirements Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public Examples of Duties Must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or program and have over five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and finance, audit principles and practices.

Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of experience; High School Degree/GED and ten (10) years of experience. Must also have two (2) years of supervisory experience of a major unit within a finance department and a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Public Finance Officer Program (CPFOP) and/or Comprehensive Project Finance Modelling (CPFM) designation. Knowledge of the Munis system; experience in municipal accounting and finance and experience with bargaining unions.

Qualifications To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until the end of the day on November 4, 2026. Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodation during the testing procedure should contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.