Director of Administration

Director of Administration City of Stamford, CT

CITY OF STAMFORD, CT INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION POSITION

Lead the Financial Engine of Connecticut's Fastest-Growing City. Stamford, Connecticut — the state's second-largest city with 135,000+ residents — is seeking a Director of Administration to serve on the Mayor's Cabinet and provide executive leadership over the City's entire financial and administrative operation Form of Government The City of Stamford operates under a mayor-council form of government, with the Mayor serving as the Chief Elected Official. Legislative authority rests with the Board of Representatives, a 40-member body with two members elected from each of the city's 20 districts. Fiscal oversight is provided by an independently elected six-member Board of Finance. The Mayor's Cabinet includes the Chief of Staff; Director of Administration; Director of Legal Affairs (HR and Legal); Director of Operations (overseeing Public Works, Engineering, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Facilities, Land Use, Environmental Protection, and Sanitation & Recycling); Director of Economic Development; Director of Public Safety, Health & Human Services (Police, Fire, 911 Center, Emergency Management, Citation Enforcement, and Health & Human Services); and the Director of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Strategy). All departments and divisions report through these cabinet-level positions. Responsibilities of The Director of Administration

• Serves as a key member of the Mayor's Cabinet, providing executive leadership over the City's financial and administrative operations.
• Ensures transparent, accountable, and compliant management of all financial and administrative functions in accordance with the City Charter, local ordinances, and state and federal law.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens the City's financial systems, policies, practices, and internal controls to support effective and accountable operations.
• Advises the Mayor, Board of Finance, Finance Committee of the Board of Representatives, and other boards on fiscal and administrative matters.
• Leads the development, execution, and evaluation of the City's operating, capital, and special revenue budgets, advancing long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Oversees and manages all administrative divisions under the department.
• Builds strong relationships across departments, boards, unions, and external stakeholders through clear communication and collaboration.
• Brings deep expertise in municipal finance and administration, a commitment to ethical governance and public accountability, and the ability to advance the Mayor's vision for a responsive, effective, and forward-looking City government.

Qualifications:

• The qualifications required would generally be a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance Accounting, Economics or related fields.

A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and administrative management, preferably in municipal or public sector environment. At least 5 years of senior-level leadership or executive management experience overseeing multiple functional/department areas.

Preferred:

Master's degree in related fields, experience working in a mayor-council form of government. Experience overseeing or coordinating departments such as Controller, Treasury, Payroll, Grants, Purchasing, Risk Management, Property Assessment and Tax and Revenue Collection Services. Significant relevant or transferable experience could be used to adjust the required years of experience. Compensation and Application Process

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (DOQ), with a range of $167,316-$200,777, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits include participation in the State Partnership Health Plan (medical, dental, and vision), a defined contribution 457 retirement plan with a 2:1 City match, 14 holidays, and 20 vacation days.
• This is an at-will position reporting directly to the Mayor.

Stamford is an AA/EOE employer For more information, visit www.stamfordct.gov To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter to Ms. Frank by April 26, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled. Contact Ms. Frank if you have any questions - Ms. Randi Frank, randi@randifrank.com See full profile on website. www.randifrank.com 203-213-3722 How to Apply Post Date Apr 13, 2026 Apply Now Job Details Salary $167,316 - $200,777 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director Position Type Full Time City of Stamford Address 888 Washington Blvd Stamford , CT 06901-2924 United States Population 135,470 Website http://www.cityofstamford.org Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job