Finance Manager (Municipal)

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

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