Brookfield Advertises for New Town Controller

Brookfield has posted an ad on its website seeking a new controller.

The salary for the full-time position is not disclosed, but will be determined based on experience.

“This position is the Town’s CFO and is primarily responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the Town,” officials wrote on the website. “The Controller provides leadership, vision, and direction in developing both long and short-term financial policies, procedures, and plans that support the town’s financial goals and strategies. This position manages the staff of the Finance Department. The position also organizes and directs the keeping of accounts, accounting systems, financial records, and supporting systems of Internal Controls of the Town to ensure that accurate and timely data is provided as needed to all departments, offices, boards and commissions, or external agencies. The Controller shall attend all Board of Selectman and Board of Finance meetings as appropriate.”

The new controller will replace William Leverence, who is not returning as controller, reports the News-Times. He has retained legal counsel and plans to appeal the Board of Selectmen’s decision to replace him.

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