Controller

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising staff.

• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and governmental financial reporting.

• Experience establishing and maintaining strong internal controls and overseeing multiple public-sector financial functions.

• Ability to present financial information clearly to elected officials, department leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Familiarity with applicable governmental accounting standards and municipal finance regulations.

Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com