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Town of East Haven, Connecticut

Assistant Finance Director

Town of East Haven, Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06512


Assists the Finance Director and all other Town departments in preparing the annual budget.Responsible for monitoring all funds appropriated to Town departments and advising on and reviewing transfer requests.Assists the Finance Director in supervising and managing the Finance Department.Coordinates the information system functions of the Finance Department, interfacing with the Information Technology Department to meet departmental needs.Coordinates both computerized and manual accounts and records, developing, installing, and maintaining systems to ensure the integrity of internal controls.Creates, updates, and maintains system policy and procedure manuals.Assists the Finance Director in preparing official statements for note and bond sales, and coordinates with the financial advisor, bond counsel, and Town Treasurer on bond sales.Prepares accounting and financial reports in accordance with Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards.Works with independent accounting firms in preparing the annual town audit.Monitors and reconciles special revenue and capital project accounts.Monitors purchases for compliance with the Town's purchasing policy and acts as backup Purchasing Agent when necessary.Performs related duties and tasks as assigned.Performs any additional assigned tasks at the direction of the Finance Director

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Coordinates the activities of the Finance Department and its employees.