Salary: $141,971.00 - $163,267.00 Annually
Location : 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-26-00300
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties Manages the day-to-day administration of the Town's financial reporting framework, ensuring that all financial activities are accurately captured, analyzed and reported in compliance with statutory requirements.
Qualifications Experience and Education:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Master's Degree in business or accounting preferred. Plus, six (6) years of progressive financial and professional accounting experience, including four (4) years of direct supervisory or team management experience. Certified Public Accountant certification preferred.
Qualifications:Demonstrated proficiency in the principles and practices of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially as applied to government and fund accounting frameworks.
Proven experience compiling and preparing financial reports in accordance with GAAP guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge of GASB pronouncements, including GASB 34, 87 and 96 to maintain GAAP compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain complex municipal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to ensure data integrity.
Proven knowledge of laws, regulations, and relevant reporting requirements relating to accounting as determined by Federal, State and local agencies.
Demonstrated ability to analyze costs, budgets and other financial data and to prepare financial reports supporting recommended cost savings, financing options or other financial recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to present technical financial information in an effective manner to non-technical policy makers and to the public.
Proven ability to plan, organize, implement, and enforce firmly and tactfully the policies and procedures of an organization.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with government agencies, Town officials, Town staff and the public.
Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access, as well as industry-specific software programs.
Job Description Department: Finance
Bargaining Status: M&C
Salary Range: M/C-8
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Comptroller
Duties and Responsibilities:Is responsible for the proper monthly and annual closing of funds and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal and State Compliance Reports (Single Audit) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Oversees and serves as primary contact for the external audit of the Town's financial statements and reports, and the Single Audit reports.
Creates and maintains accounting records for grant tracking and reporting. Coordinates with department owners of the grants to ensure proper oversight exists, as required by state and federal statutes.
Assists with reconciliations and analysis of the General Ledger accounts, including recording of daily tax collections.
Serves as backup to the Comptroller for all departmental functions, including strategic financial planning, accounting, financial policies/procedures, audit, budget, debt administration, risk management, and treasury.
Assists the Budget Director in developing, maintaining and tracking the annual budget, including monitoring capital spending.
Counsels and instructs Department Heads and Managers on properly handling accounting, budgeting and financial matters, when necessary.
Plans and organizes work according to a fiscal year schedule and established standard procedures.
Assists Budget Director with setting up and maintaining the Chart of Accounts, verifying proper budgetary coding and recording of complex grants.
Works closely with Accounts Payable personnel as necessary, ensuring encumbrances are reconciled timely.
Coordinates with the Budget Director regarding the preparation and input of budget information.
Participates in budget workshops and adoption meetings as required.
Prepares statistical and narrative reports for federal and state agencies.
Recommends applications to improve accounting systems and procedures.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related duties as required.
Supplemental Information The Town of Greenwich offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and prescription coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.
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Please identify your highest level of education:
- High School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Please state the focus of your degree:
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Are you a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.)?
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Do you possess at least six (6) years of financial and professional accounting experience?
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Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
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Does your relevant experience include at least four (4) years of direct supervisory or team management experience?
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Please summarize your supervisory/team management experience:
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The Town of Greenwich also requests that you please upload a resume and a cover letter.
- Yes, I understand that I must upload a resume and a cover letter
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