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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$164,897 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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.