What We Do
The Town of New Canaan is dedicated to the recruitment and selection of a diverse employment group that is committed to promote a healthy, positive, productive and safe work environment. We strive to provide the public with responsive, fair, personnel and professional services.
Contact Us
Main Telephone: 203-594-3108
Main Fax: 203-594-3109
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cheryl Pickering Jones, M.Ed/CADC Personnel Director
203-594-3108
Cheryl.Jones@newcanaanct.gov
Location
Town Hall
77 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Job Postings
TOWN OF NEW CANAAN
Chief Financial Officer
Salary $120,000 - $130,000
The Town of New Canaan is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Financial Officer. This position reports directly to the First Selectman. The purpose of this position is to provide strategic management of the town’s municipal finances and to develop, manage, administer, supervise and direct the programs and activities of the Finance Department. This position is responsible for accounting policies, internal controls and procedures, operating and capital budget development and monitoring, investment management, debt management, audit, purchasing, pension, OPEB, insurance and labor negotiations.
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration and over eight years in financial management, or any equivalent combination of education, experience with 5-10 years of supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in Finance, Business, a CPA or any other municipal experience desirable and should have a familiarity with financial management software. The Finance Director is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the department and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. This is a hands on position and the individual must be available for evening Board and Commission meetings. This person must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
A background investigation and pre-employment physical will be required. Salary DOQ. Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Position will remain open until qualified candidate is found. Applications may be downloaded at http://www.newcanaan.info .
Prefer applications to be submitted electronically to Cheryl.Jones@newcanaanct.gov or you can mail the information to:
Town of New Canaan
Human Resource Department
77 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
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