Finance Manager Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Finance Manager East Hartford Public Schools – 3.6 East Hartford, CT Job Details $90,200 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Business Management Microsoft Excel Management Information Systems Microsoft Publisher Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years Finance Bachelor’s degree Risk analysis Conflict management Forecasting Organizational skills Budgeting Business Communication skills

Full Job Description JobID:

7408

Position Type:

Administration Date Posted:

6/24/2025

Location:

Administration Building Date Available:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:

Open until filled The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for the position: Internal applicants are required to submit the same application materials Online Application Letter of Interest Resume Copy of Valid Certification and/or License Transcripts (if applicable) Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the past 12 months)

Other:

Letter of application should include background information

TITLE:

Finance Manager Annual salary of $90,200.00 (updated salary will be available after July 1, 2025)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, finance, marketing, management information systems, or related field. At least 3 years of experience in a role where business acumen was utilized to advise and support the management of the business/organization. Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information. Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations. Ability to effectively use a wide range of technology platforms and systems such as financial management, website development and publishing, database, report processing, and visual presentation (Microsoft Publisher, Adobe products, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.) Professional experience in financial forecasting and risk analysis. Effective communication skills required – including written, verbal and conflict resolution proficiency. Such other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent, Finance Director, or Designee

JOB GOAL

Manages accounting operations for the Operations and Finance Division by developing, implementing, and maintaining appropriate financial controls to ensure compliance with all government accounting laws and best practices.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze various data for forecasting metrics to be used for presentation/district communication. Assists with financial and program specific projects to drive decision making. Maintains relation with various departments to develop an accurate forecasting model. Prepares multiple phases of the budget book and assists with the budget process. Assists the Superintendent’s office on various policies and procedures for appropriateness/effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvement. Monitor external budgets daily activities to ensure that all departments are compliant and remain within the budget allocated values. Working knowledge of all financial processes within the Operations and Finance Division and ability to provide support to ensure continuity of financial operations. Interprets data and analyzes information to develop and present financial models and budgetary reports. Assists the monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and modifies as necessary. Assists with entering various entries such as accruals, expense and revenue entries. Responds to information requests for financial data, creating data and input on various software platforms for specific detailed information for multiple federal and state agency reports and assists with audit workpapers. Contributes to the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and reviews/analyzes budgets throughout the year. Prioritizes, plans and organizes work according to standard procedures as well as financial schedules and calendars as directed. Operates software systems at an advanced skill level, including Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and MUNIS Financial and HR/Payroll System. Possesses working knowledge of current Board policies, regulations and laws relevant to the position. Assumes such other functions as may be determined.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms set forth in Local 818 collective bargaining agreement. A salaried twelve-month position with a core day of seven hours per day. Work may be required outside of regular business hours for management of financial systems and posting of transactions.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff. Email To A Friend Print Version