<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Manager, Program Finance - Government</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hartford, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days/week)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013432059</p><p> </p><p>Our client, a growing and well-positioned organization, is seeking a <strong>Senior Manager, Program Finance - Government</strong> to take ownership of pricing strategy and program financial performance across complex government programs. This is a high-impact, highly visible role with direct access to executive leadership and real influence on how the business prices, competes, and wins.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond execution into true strategic ownership— balancing pricing, risk, and profitability while shaping decisions that directly impact growth and long-term success.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Engineering, and Program Management</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing pricing and compliance team</li><li>Lead government pricing strategy across cost-type, fixed-price, and incentive contracts</li><li>Own proposal pricing, cost models, and financial analysis for bids and recompetes</li><li>Develop and manage indirect rate structures and forward pricing models</li><li>Partner with leadership on bid/no-bid decisions and overall win strategy</li><li>Lead or support government pricing negotiations and audit interactions</li><li>Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA requirements</li><li>Serve as key interface with DCAA and DCMA on pricing and cost matters</li><li>Analyze program financials to assess cost competitiveness, margin risk, and assumptions</li><li>Enhance pricing models, tools, and processes to improve decision-making</li><li>Provide executive-level insight into pricing strategy, financial risk, and contract structures</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Part-Time CFO to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven organization in Holden, Massachusetts. This role will guide fiscal planning, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and hands-on financial management experience, with a strong grasp of nonprofit accounting practices and compliance expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s financial activities, including planning cycles, budget development, cash position oversight, and ongoing financial analysis.</p><p>• Create and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and insights that help leadership and the Board evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to nonprofit accounting rules, grant-related obligations, and required regulatory submissions.</p><p>• Partner with program and fundraising teams to build grant budgets, monitor restricted funding, and prepare documentation for reporting and audit review.</p><p>• Improve internal controls and refine financial policies and procedures to support transparency, consistency, and organizational growth.</p><p>• Act as the main financial contact for external auditors, accounting advisors, and banking or funding partners.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting processes such as month-end close, account reconciliation, and the broader accounting cycle to ensure timely and accurate records.</p><p>• Support the effective use of QuickBooks Online and subledger activity to maintain reliable financial data and reporting integrity.</p>
<p><strong>POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>INDUSTRY: NON-PROFIT / MUNICIPAL SERVICES</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: WETHERSFIELD, CT</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACT: Kelleigh Marquard - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf</em></strong></p><p><strong>JOB POSTING ID: KM0013434884</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This position will work closely with senior finance leadership and play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury activities, and departmental administration.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional with nonprofit experience who is seeking a highly visible leadership role with long-term stability and strong community impact.</p><p><br></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><ul><li>Assist with oversight of daily finance operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll, revenue, and financial reporting activities</li><li>Support management of the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and financial analysis</li><li>Monitor budget-to-actual reporting and assist with forecasting and financial planning activities</li><li>Support annual audit processes and help strengthen internal controls, compliance, and financial policies</li><li>Assist with development and administration of annual operating and program budgets</li><li>Prepare financial reporting and supporting schedules for leadership and external stakeholders</li><li>Partner with department leaders to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and budget guidelines</li><li>Provide financial guidance and operational support across departments</li><li>Assist with grant accounting and oversight of externally funded programs</li><li>Support pension, benefits, and related financial reporting activities</li><li>Help drive process improvements, modernization initiatives, and operational efficiencies</li><li>Supervise and support finance-related staff while assisting with departmental workflow and performance management</li><li>Serve as backup to senior finance leadership when needed</li></ul><p>WHY JOIN:</p><ul><li>Highly visible leadership role with exposure to executive leadership</li><li>Stable organization with meaningful community impact</li><li>Collaborative culture and supportive leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies</li><li>Competitive compensation and strong benefits package</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf com. All inquiries are confidential. Robert Half will never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>