<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><strong>Director of Tax (Financial Services) </strong></p><p>Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)</p><p>Compensation: $145,000–$165,000 Base Salary+ Bonus</p><p>Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p>Reference: SF0013536615</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a well-established, growing financial services organization in the Hartford area that is seeking a Director of Tax to join its corporate finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys working beyond traditional compliance and wants to play an active role in business decisions, investment structuring, and strategic initiatives. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work closely with investment accounting, asset management, legal, and other business partners. Tax is viewed as an integral part of the decision-making process, with the team involved early in evaluating new transactions, investment vehicles, and business initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a key tax business partner to the organization's investment and asset management functions.</li><li>Provide tax guidance related to investments, partnership structures, new entities, and strategic transactions.</li><li>Research and analyze complex technical tax matters, assess potential risks, and develop practical recommendations.</li><li>Prepare technical tax memoranda and other written documentation outlining research, conclusions, and recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with investment accounting, legal, finance, and senior management to evaluate tax implications of business decisions.</li><li>Support the development and structuring of new investment vehicles and business initiatives.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulations, and guidance to assess potential organizational impacts.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance, reporting, and coordination with external tax advisors as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, manage risk, and support ongoing business growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic, High-Impact Role: Tax is actively involved in business planning and decision-making, providing the opportunity to influence transactions and new initiatives.</li><li>Interesting & Diverse Work: Exposure to complex investment structures, technical tax matters, and a variety of transactions beyond routine compliance.</li><li>Growing Organization: Join a successful financial services company experiencing continued growth and expansion.</li><li>Collaborative Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment that values communication and professional development.</li><li>Career Growth: Excellent opportunity for a public accounting Tax Manager or experienced industry professional seeking increased responsibility and long-term advancement.</li><li>Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional employee benefits.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013536615.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced director of infrastructure to lead enterprise technology operations for a complex university environment in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role will set the direction for modern, reliable, and scalable infrastructure services while strengthening operational excellence across multiple sites. The Director of Infrastructure will work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology investments with institutional priorities and build a strong leadership culture across core infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic oversight for enterprise infrastructure functions, including cloud platforms, networks, telecommunications, data center services, storage, backup, and daily operations.</p><p>• Guide infrastructure modernization initiatives across multiple locations, improving service quality, resilience, and long-term scalability.</p><p>• Lead and develop managers and senior technical staff, creating a leadership structure that supports growth, accountability, and strong team performance.</p><p>• Define and monitor service standards, governance practices, operational metrics, and performance expectations to strengthen delivery consistency.</p><p>• Ensure infrastructure services remain secure, highly available, and dependable for critical institutional needs.</p><p>• Direct long-range planning for infrastructure capacity, technology lifecycles, disaster recovery, and business continuity readiness.</p><p>• Collaborate with cybersecurity, applications, data, and business leaders to shape an integrated enterprise technology strategy.</p><p>• Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and infrastructure investments while balancing innovation, risk management, and operational stabi</p>
We are looking for an experienced technology leader to shape and advance the systems that support the student and academic experience in Worcester, Massachusetts. This position will guide the direction of student information platforms, academic applications, and related integrations within a university environment while building strong partnerships across faculty, student services, and administrative teams. The role combines strategic planning, operational leadership, and team development to improve service delivery, strengthen institutional processes, and ensure reliable, secure technology solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define and carry forward a long-term vision for student information and academic technology platforms that aligns with institutional priorities.<br>• Oversee the performance, support, and continuous improvement of student systems, academic applications, and connected enterprise solutions.<br>• Direct technical teams responsible for application development, system enhancements, and integration work, while fostering accountability and focused growth.<br>• Work closely with academic and administrative leaders to uncover process gaps and implement technology-driven improvements that increase efficiency and service quality.<br>• Establish effective governance practices for academic technology initiatives, including prioritization, budgeting, staffing, and service planning.<br>• Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty, staff, and students by offering guidance on system capabilities, technical options, and best practices.<br>• Maintain strong oversight of data protection, regulatory obligations, continuity planning, and institutional policies affecting academic systems.<br>• Encourage consistent use of collaborative technologies and shared digital services across departments and campus functions.