DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 

 

 

CITY OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (124,893) Director of Finance. Connecticut’s capital city is 

seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Director to lead the department and build a strong team of 

committed professionals. The Department of Finance is responsible for all financial transactions in 

conjunction with the City’s Fiscal Year 2013-14 General Fund Budget of $538.8 million, which includes 

school funding of $284 million. The City also has adopted FY 2013-14 CIP budget is $141 million; $107 

million after reimbursements, with an expected gross expenditure of $729 million and $473 million net 

expenditure through Fiscal Year 2018 after reimbursements from various state programs and federal and 

state grants. The City of Hartford’s bonds rating is ‘A1’ according to Moody’s, and ‘A’ by Standard and 

Poor’s. The Department operates with an annual budget of $3.1 million and a staff of 44 full time 

employees who are responsible for planning, organizing and directing long and short range strategic 

financial planning, revenue collection, employee benefits, investment monitoring and performance, 

financial accounting and reporting, purchasing, debt management and audit compliance. 

 

Qualifying candidates must possess a master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting or 

finance and ten years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in all phases of financial 

management for a municipal or public body. A thorough knowledge of Government Accounting 

Standards Board (GASB) guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) related to 

public sector financial management, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) 

recommended practices and regulatory reporting requirements are important. Candidates should also 

possess knowledge of audit requirements and practices and have a comprehensive knowledge of general 

laws, administrative policies, principles and practices governing municipal financial practices and 

procedures. In addition, knowledge of governmental accounting; the principles and practices of a 

municipal purchasing system, the practices methods and laws relating to municipal bond financing, and 

State and City Codes and ordinances is required. The successful candidate will be adept at working in a 

change oriented, complex and fast paced environment and will possess proven financial management, 

strategic planning, budgeting and leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to build a strong and 

focused team of finance professionals. The candidate shall have demonstrated ability to provide strong 

and effective leadership and vision to department staff and interact effectively with citizens, the Mayor, 

City Council, Chief Operating Officer and the City’s department directors. The candidate is expected to 

be a problem solver who is focused on positive outcomes. 

 

The City offers a salary which is competitive in the region and is negotiable based on the chosen 

candidate’s qualifications and experience. Also available is an excellent benefits package. Residency 

within the City is required within a defined period of time. Candidates who submit a cover letter, résumé 

and salary history along with at least five (5) professional references no later than January 28, 2014, will 

receive primary consideration. Please send application materials to: 

 

John A. Anzivino 

Springsted Incorporated 

1564 East Parham Road 

Richmond, VA 23228 

Fax: (804) 726-9752 

or 

E-Mail: richmond@springsted.com. 

 

For a complete profile of the position please visit: www.springsted.com. 

 

The City of Hartford, Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.