Comptroller

Join the Town of Greenwich, CT as a Comptroller and take on a challenging role that requires strong financial management skills. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for overseeing the Town's financial operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET).

• Provide proactive leadership to ensure sound management of the Town's finances.
• Maintain and improve the administrative and operational efficiency of Town financial transactions and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State Statutory requirements as well as Town Charter requirements.
• Advises Department Heads and managers on the appropriate disposition of accounting and financial matters.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of municipal finance and plans for the timely implementation of new regulations.
• Recommends new or revised policies and procedures to the BET and implements those adopted by the Board.
• Oversees the planning, implementation and efficient use of financial systems throughout the Town, to support Town policies and ordinances as well as State and Federal mandates.
• Plans internal and external financing of capital projects in coordination with the BET and outside financial intermediaries.
• Identifies areas of concern as they pertain to financial management.
• Directs the operations of the Finance Department and supervises its staff, including the Deputy Comptroller, Budget Director, Treasurer, Executive Assistant, and Risk Manager.

• A Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related financial field from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of direct, financial and budgetary management experience on behalf of an organization.
• Public sector accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus.

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and prescription coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.
• A competitive salary range.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.