Charming doesn’t begin to describe Fairfield, Connecticut, a 30-square-mile town with five miles of shoreline on the Long Island Sound. Fairfield is a top community in the Northeast, filled with beautiful beaches and marinas, serene parks and open space, and tons of shopping, fine dining, and entertainment — all within 50 miles of New York City. This Town has about 61,740 residents but still manages to preserve a quaint, small-town feeling with diverse neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and amazing opportunities for fun and leisure.
The Town of Fairfield operates under a Representative Town Meeting form of government. There are 10 voting districts, with four representatives elected per district. The administration of Town affairs is managed by the three-member Board of Selectmen.
The Town of Fairfield is seeking a dynamic and seasoned Chief Fiscal Officer with broad experience in public sector finance, strategic leadership skills, and a passion for public service. This pivotal role is dual-focused: the new CFO must be prepared to critically evaluate and refine existing systems and processes while driving the department’s strategic initiatives.
Reporting to the Town’s First Selectman, the Chief Fiscal Officer is responsible for strategic management of the Town’s municipal finances and for developing, managing, administering, supervising, and directing the programs and activities of the Finance Department in the areas of accounting, financial reporting, fiscal investment policy, internal controls and procedures, operating and capital budget development and monitoring, investment management, debt management, audit, purchasing, payroll, and information technology.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a master’s degree in accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
Candidates should also have 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, including budgeting, analysis, cost control, and accounting, as well as extensive experience in managing personnel. A strong track record in municipal finance experience is a plus, and status as a CPA is strongly desired or CPFO is preferred.
The Town of Fairfield is offering an annual salary range of $170,000 to $190,000 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the search may close prior to the advertised deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
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