<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>Salary range of $140,000-$160,000. Company offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a local non-profit 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 financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability.</p><p>The Finance Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and works closely with the 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>POSITION: Director of Finance</strong></p><p><strong>INDUSTRY: Municipal Government</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: Greater Hartford, CT Area</strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a valued client, a municipal organization in the Greater Hartford area, in search of a Director of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the lead financial leader for a large and complex city environment with significant visibility to executive leadership and government stakeholders. This position is open due to an upcoming retirement, offering the opportunity to work alongside the current finance leader for a smooth transition. The organization has a highly tenured team, strong benefits, and a collaborative environment, making this an attractive long-term opportunity. Reporting to senior city leadership, this role will oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, risk management, tax functions, and financial planning for a large municipal organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide overall leadership and direction for the Department of Finance, including oversight of multiple divisions and staff</li><li>Lead the development, management, and oversight of the citywide budget, including revenue forecasting and expenditure control</li><li>Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Manage capital planning, project financing, and debt administration</li><li>Direct procurement, contract management, and vendor relations functions</li><li>Oversee risk management, insurance programs, and employee-related financial functions</li><li>Lead tax-related functions including assessment and collections</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies</li><li>Partner with city leadership on financial strategy, policy development, and long-term planning</li><li>Collaborate with local, state, and federal entities on financial matters and compliance requirements</li><li>Supervise and develop leadership across multiple finance divisions</li></ul><p>This role is primarily onsite in the Greater Hartford area, with flexibility for one remote day after initial training. The organization offers strong benefits, generous paid time off including approximately 4 weeks' vacation plus additional sick and personal time, and paid holidays.</p><p>If you are interested in learning more, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential and resumes will not be shared without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide and expand a sophisticated family office services practice. This role partners closely with senior leadership to manage complex client relationships, strengthen team performance, and elevate the quality and consistency of service delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting and financial insight, strong judgment, and the ability to create structure in situations involving intricate wealth arrangements and competing priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial oversight for complex family office client engagements, ensuring accurate analysis, timely execution, and high-quality deliverables.</p><p>• Partner with practice leadership to shape scalable operating procedures, improve service workflows, and support continued growth of the business.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop team members by providing guidance, setting expectations, and fostering strong, detail-oriented performance.</p><p>• Review budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow activities for ultra-high-net-worth families and related entities with a high degree of precision.</p><p>• Coordinate across advisors and stakeholders to address trust, tax, and entity-related matters within multifaceted family structures.</p><p>• Translate incomplete or fragmented financial information into clear recommendations and practical next steps for clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting tools, technology usage, and overall operational effectiveness across the practice.</p><p>• Maintain strong client relationships by delivering responsive service, sound financial leadership, and thoughtful problem-solving on sensitive matters.</p>