Position: | | Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer |
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Municipality: | | METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION (MDC) |
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Close Date: | | 4/5/2021 |
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METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT COMMISSION (MDC)
Hartford, CT
Director of
Finance/Chief Financial Officer Position Available
Open
and competitive starting salary DOQ—Salary Range is $156,000 to $219,000
MDC CFO PROFILE
Description of MDC
The
District was created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 and operates
as a special charter municipality corporation of the State of Connecticut as
amended (the MDC Charter). The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) has
played a preeminent role in the Capital Region providing safe, pure drinking
water and sewer services to towns in the Greater Hartford Metro Area. The
member municipalities incorporated in the District are the City of Hartford,
and the Towns of Bloomfield, East Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West
Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor.
Summary of Job Description
Purpose—This is a highly
responsible financial executive position responsible for managing the
District’s financial functions including: financial plans, controls, and
reporting; management of various funds; directing budgeting, accounting, and
auditing; management of treasury, cash investments, insurance, and debt. Work requires thorough knowledge,
skills, and ability in all phases of executive level government financial
management through the supervision of three division heads. Reports to the
Chief Administrative Officer, works closely with the Chief Executive Officer
and a members of senior management team. Prepares financial reports and
presentations for the District Board and the following committees: Audit,
Personnel and Pension, and Insurance committee, Finance Board.
Qualifications for Director of Finance/Chief Financial
Officer
The
qualifications required would generally be acquired with a bachelor’s degree in
accounting, business, or public administration, supplemented by a minimum of
ten years of progressively responsible government financial management experience
with a minimum of four years of senior management experience. Knowledge of
Government Accounting, fund accounting, GASB, bond markets, treasury, cash
management, budgets, working with government boards of directors, excellent
presentation skills, etc. or an equivalent of education, experience and
knowledge, skills, and ability to meet the job responsibilities. Preference
given to candidates with MBA, Masters Level education, and CPA and GFOA
certificates.
Compensation and Application Process
Open
and competitive starting salary DOQ—Salary Range is $156,000 to $219,000
Excellent
employee benefits:
- Life Insurance = to salary, 13
holidays, short term disability ins., sick and vacation leave, etc.
- Health benefits for employee
and family; including dental –H.S.A. employee premium =16%
- MDC Pension Retirement
(employee share is 7.5% and 1% for OPEB benefits-10-year vesting)
- Optional Employee-Deferred
Compensation Program
MDC is an AA/EOE employer
More information is available on
website: https://themdc.org/
For a copy of Job Description,
Budgets, Audits, and Financial Policies please email Ms. Frank at randi@randifrank.com
If you are
interested in this outstanding position and you want to be considered, please
mail, or email your resume and cover letter to Ms. Frank. Top
candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Early applicants will
have more time to prepare responses. Position open until filled with first
screening April 5, 2021. See attached detailed profile about position. randi@randifrank.com 203-213-3722
Ms. Randi Frank
Randi Frank Consulting, LLC
randi@randifrank.com
203-213-3722
www.randifrank.com