BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT

DIRECTOR OF Finance

The Town of Bloomfield encompasses 26.4 square miles, with an estimated population of 20,000. Bloomfield is located in north central Connecticut, just 10 minutes west of the state capitol of Hartford. Bloomfield is approximately 10 minutes from Bradley International Airport and has easy access to Interstate Routes 84 and 91. Bloomfield; it’s a perfect combination of suburban, modern, and historic housing and services.

Bloomfield follows a Town Manager-Town Council form of government. The Council is the Town’s elected legislative body, with the responsibility of setting local policy. The Town Manager acts as the Town’s “chief administrative officer,” implementing the policies set by the Council and overseeing day-to-day operations.

The Director of Finance is appointed by the Town Manager and is responsible to plan, organize, manage and supervise a comprehensive 16-employee finance department. Departmental functions include Accounting, Purchasing, Insurance, Pension Administration, Budget Preparation, Tax Collection, Assessment and Information Technology. He/she reviews all functions, sets policy direction, manages debt management; implements checks and balances, and manages the Town Budget for the Town Manager and is responsible for the Annual Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

The qualifications include a Master’s Degree in accounting, finance or public administration or related field from an accredited college plus at least eight (8) years of experience in municipal accounting/finance which includes 5 years of supervisory experience. Or an equivalent combination of closely related education, training and work experience. CPA and/or Certified Professional Finance Officer preferred.

More information about Bloomfield, CT and the Director of Finance Position.

Salary Range is $77,000 to $110,000 beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent fringe benefit package. EEO/AA. Interested applicants please send your confidential resume and cover letter Immediately-Deadline 3/19/10 to:

Ms. Randi Frank
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite A-1
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
E-mail: slavin@bellsouth.net
Website: www.slavinweb.com

Ms. Frank is located in CT and can be reached at:
E-mail: rfrank05@snet.net
Website: www.randifrank.com
Phone 203-284-3707

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