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Finance Manager (Municipal)

Robert Half • Wethersfield, CT • 51min ago

Description

POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER

INDUSTRY: NON-PROFIT / MUNICIPAL SERVICES

LOCATION: WETHERSFIELD, CT

CONTACT: Kelleigh Marquard - Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf

JOB POSTING ID: KM0013434884

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with oversight of daily finance operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll, revenue, and financial reporting activities

Support management of the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and financial analysis

Monitor budget-to-actual reporting and assist with forecasting and financial planning activities

Support annual audit processes and help strengthen internal controls, compliance, and financial policies

Assist with development and administration of annual operating and program budgets

Prepare financial reporting and supporting schedules for leadership and external stakeholders

Partner with department leaders to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and budget guidelines

Provide financial guidance and operational support across departments

Assist with grant accounting and oversight of externally funded programs

Support pension, benefits, and related financial reporting activities

Help drive process improvements, modernization initiatives, and operational efficiencies

Supervise and support finance-related staff while assisting with departmental workflow and performance management

Serve as backup to senior finance leadership when needed

WHY JOIN:

Highly visible leadership role with exposure to executive leadership

Stable organization with meaningful community impact

Collaborative culture and supportive leadership team

Opportunity to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies

Competitive compensation and strong benefits package

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including supervisory responsibilities

Prior accounting or audit experience within a nonprofit organization

Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, audits, and internal controls

Experience with grant accounting and restricted funding preferred

Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and compliance requirements

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments

PREFERRED:

Experience within nonprofit organizations with multiple funding sources

Exposure to grants management, budgeting, or externally funded programs

Experience with ERP systems such as MUNIS or similar accounting platforms

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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