<p><strong>Finance Director, New Haven Area</strong></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013384966</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a local municipality in the greater New Haven area and is seeking an experienced, strategic, and ethical finance professional to serve as its next <strong>Finance Director</strong>. This executive-level position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and oversight of the Town’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability.</p><p>The Finance Director serves as a key member of the Town’s leadership team and works closely with the Town Manager, elected officials, department heads, auditors, and the community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, treasury management, purchasing, and financial reporting.</li><li>Develop and manage the Town’s annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Provide long-range financial forecasting and strategic financial planning.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Town Manager and Town Council.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee annual independent audits and implement recommendations.</li><li>Manage cash flow, investments, debt issuance, and bond compliance.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.</li><li>Supervise and mentor finance department staff.</li><li>Present financial information clearly to elected officials and the public.</li><li>Support grant administration and financial reporting for externally funded programs.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Director of Finance </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Step into a pivotal finance leadership role with a well-established, family-owned restaurant and real estate investment group in Connecticut. This is a <strong>high-impact position reporting directly to ownership</strong>, ideal for a hands-on finance leader who wants visibility, influence, and the ability to make decisions that matter every day.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Direct Influence:</strong> Partner with ownership to guide financial strategy, strengthen profitability, and drive operational excellence.</li><li><strong>Multi-Entity Exposure:</strong> Oversee finance across both restaurant and real estate operations.</li><li><strong>High-Impact Work:</strong> Provide actionable insights for pricing, cost control, and investment decisions.</li><li><strong>Leadership Opportunity:</strong> Lead a small team and shape the structure, discipline, and accountability of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting and finance operations, including reporting, payroll, AP/AR, and reconciliations.</li><li>Develop budgets, forecasts, and multi-entity financial plans.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and optimize liquidity across the business.</li><li>Translate restaurant metrics—labor, food cost, margins—into actionable insights.</li><li>Build financial models for acquisitions, capital projects, and operational initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: $130,000-150,000+ (commensurate with experience)</li><li>Performance-based bonus potential</li><li>Benefits package included</li></ul><p>This role is for a <strong>finance leader who wants to be seen, heard, and have real impact</strong>.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced VP/Director of Finance to join our team in the Hartford area. As a key leader in financial strategy and governance, you will play a vital role in overseeing financial operations, reporting, and decision-making processes. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to drive performance, manage risk, and contribute to the organization's growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and implementation of annual budgets and financial forecasting processes.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and refine budget processes to align with organizational goals and objectives.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports, including cash flow forecasts, to support strategic planning.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Provide decision support through financial modeling and performance management insights.</p><p>• Manage cash flow and working capital to optimize financial health and mitigate risk.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to scale operations and support business growth initiatives.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.</p>