NewManager, Finance and Administration Vaco LLCManager, Finance and AdministrationRocky Hill, CT$100,000–$110,000Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
NewDirector of Finance - FP&A Vaco LLCDirector of Finance - FP&AWest Hartford, CT$170,000–$210,000Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
NewSenior Advisor, Finance Management (P4) Save The Children Federation IncSenior Advisor, Finance Management (P4)Fairfield, CT$119,425–$133,475 / yearTrain, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission, ensuring that the working environment continually fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging - supporting Save the Children values. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families.
Director, Strategic Finance & Business Planning Transaction Network Services IncDirector, Strategic Finance & Business PlanningCT$162,000–$198,000 / yearThe position partners cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Shared Services, FP&A, Accounting, and senior leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, assess investment returns, support M&A and corporate development activity, and monitor performance against approved business cases. Lead the development of financial business cases to support investment decisions for new products, platform enhancements, RFI/RFP responses, and strategic initiatives across the Communications, Payments, and Financial Markets business units.
Manager, Finance (30709) GI AllianceManager, Finance (30709)CTRelationship Manager: Partner with Director of Finance as an additional point person for physician and operations partners within assigned territory for finance, accounting, physician compensation, MSO and related inquiries and issues. This role will assist in the financial operations of assigned areas, delivering strategic and tactical support to key stakeholders, including but not limited to, physician's compensation, accounting, and financial planning and analysis.
Senior Director, Finance - Group Accounting & Reporting IRESenior Director, Finance - Group Accounting & ReportingConnecticutICON plc, a leading global provider of outsourced development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, is seeking a Senior Director, Group Accounting & Reporting to join our world-class finance team. With over 1,200 professionals across our global finance team, this is an exceptional opportunity to influence complex accounting decisions and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic, publicly traded company.
Director, Finance GI AllianceDirector, FinanceHartford, CTDuties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Position purpose Direct the financial operations of assigned area, delivering strategic and tactical support to key stakeholders, including but not limited to, physicians compensation, accounting, and financial planning and analysis. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present meaningful and actionable financial and operational reports, analysis, and commentary relevant for each key audiences understanding of performance, including physicians and senior management.
Sr. Real Estate & Finance Counsel States HR CO LLCSr. Real Estate & Finance CounselHartford, Connecticut$160,000–$200,000Recognized for its strong capabilities in corporate transactions and real estate, the firm advises a sophisticated client base that includes developers, institutional investors, franchise operators, and commercial sponsors. Deal Execution: Structure, negotiate, and execute a wide range of commercial real estate agreements (including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documentation).
Senior Finance Specialist ASML Holding NVSenior Finance SpecialistWilton, CTActing as a trusted advisor to Operations and Business Lines, this role connects financial results to operational performance, supports data driven decisions, and continuously improves planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to support sustainable long term business performance. The position owns monthly close, actuals, and forecasting for labor and Opex, with a strong focus on analyzing production work order variances and clearly communicating cost drivers, trends, and risks to Business Line leadership.
NewDirector of Finance & Administration CFSDirector of Finance & AdministrationNorth Branford, CTLead the selection and implementation of a next-generation ERP and CRM platform — a rare chance to shape systems from the ground up. Guided onboarding alongside a longtime Controller, ensuring a smooth transition and deep institutional knowledge transfer.
SAP Finance Transformation Senior Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcSAP Finance Transformation Senior Manager - UtilitiesHartford, CTAs part of Accenture's Utilities SAP Practice, you'll be delivering major SAP solutions and Utilities-specific capabilities such as customer systems, energy data management, demand response, asset operations, regulatory reporting, Distributed Energy Resources (solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers), and new Utility business models. The Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
SAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance) - Life Sciences Accenture PlcSAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance) - Life SciencesHartford, CTThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world.
SAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance & Supply Chain) - Consumer Goods Accenture PlcSAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance & Supply Chain) - Consumer GoodsHartford, CTThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Additionally, the Consumer Goods & Services industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are responding to rapidly evolving consumer needs and market forces, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies - all of this underpinned by technology.
SAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance) - Retail (Grocery) Accenture PlcSAP S/4 Process Integration Lead (Finance) - Retail (Grocery)Hartford, CTThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Additionally, the Retail industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are developing new business models, new digital sales channels, analytics capabilities to understand customer needs, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies.
SAP Finance Senior Manager - Retail (Grocery) Accenture PlcSAP Finance Senior Manager - Retail (Grocery)Hartford, CTThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Additionally, the Retail industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are developing new business models, new digital sales channels, analytics capabilities to understand customer needs, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies.
CFOEV Finance Transformation Senior Manager Accenture PlcCFOEV Finance Transformation Senior ManagerHartford, CTOversee clients digital transformations, help them drive efficiency, effectiveness, experience, and growth: identify needed skillsets, data, operating models, process automation, analytics, workflows, and enabling technology (i.e. FinTech apps, AI/ML/GenAI, etc.). Your expertise in finance functions, combined with your ability to develop innovative solutions, and your curiosity for how your clients business works and can grow makes you a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
NewSAP Finance Delivery Lead - Retail (Grocery) Accenture PlcSAP Finance Delivery Lead - Retail (Grocery)Hartford, CTThe Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future). Additionally, the Retail industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are developing new business models, new digital sales channels, analytics capabilities to understand customer needs, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies.
All Other Positions Director of Finance & Operations Connecticut REAPAll Other Positions Director of Finance & OperationsCT$150,000–$170,000 / yearThe successful candidate will bring both strategic insight and day-to-day execution-ensuring that systems run smoothly, resources are aligned to priorities, and the district operates efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. This includes leadership of budgeting and long-range financial planning, facilities and capital projects, transportation, food services, safety and security, and a range of business and personnel functions.
Director, Finance Hanwha Aerospace USADirector, FinanceCheshire, CTThe role ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strengthens financial discipline, and provides transparent, reliable financial data to support executive decision-making. Position Summary: The Director of Finance is a key member of the Connecticut Senior Leadership Team (SLT), serving as the senior financial steward for all accounting, reporting, and financial governance activities.
Senior Finance Manager, Clinical Research Yale UniversitySenior Finance Manager, Clinical ResearchNew Haven, CTRemote$90,000–$165,750 / yearAs a key member of the finance team, the Senior Finance Manager, Clinical Research must demonstrate the following competencies and characteristics: Proven strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage an organization and project teams effectively, both in terms of what they achieve and how they achieve it; Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with university stakeholders, while interacting effectively across all levels in multiple functional areas; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Enables academic leadership focus on program activities by: managing financial support services for the unit; assessing financial and/or operational challenges and opportunities and solving for and/or leveraging these working with the Director and/or others as appropriate; facilitating and strengthening the interface between unit needs/requirements and service providers and activities.
Senior Manager, Finance Yale UniversitySenior Manager, FinanceNew Haven, CT$90,000–$165,750 / yearEnables academic leadership focus on program activities by: managing financial support services for the unit; assessing financial and/or operational challenges and opportunities and solving for and/or leveraging these working with the Director and/or others as appropriate; facilitating and strengthening the interface between unit needs/requirements and service providers and activities. Translates strategy into actions; assesses resources available for unit goal achievement, e.g., funding, space, technology, staff capabilities and capacity; recommends resource uses to achieve short and long-term goals; identifies factors that may impact the unit's ability to meet its mission and goals.
Senior Real Estate Finance Counsel Percy TowersSenior Real Estate Finance CounselConnecticutWidely respected for delivering elite legal counsel, this firm boasts a deeply sophisticated commercial real estate and corporate finance group that caters to an esteemed clientele of developers, institutional investors, franchise operators, and commercial sponsors. Core responsibilities include: Architecting and executing a broad spectrum of commercial real estate agreements, negotiating critical provisions within purchase and sale agreements, complex commercial leases, and ancillary transactional documentation.
Business and Finance Manager 360 Recruiting GroupBusiness and Finance ManagerEast Granby, ConnecticutUnlike many companies in our industry now owned by venture capital or large corporate groups, Advanced Wheels remains independently owned and operated , with long -tenured leadership and a deep commitment to our employees and customers. Founded in 1988, we’ve grown thoughtfully and intentionally—expanding from our original East Granby, CT location to East Haven, CT, and North Oxford, MA—while staying true to our values of personal service, technical excellence, and integrity .
Vice President of Finance - JAX Mice and Clinical Research Services The Jackson LaboratoryVice President of Finance - JAX Mice and Clinical Research ServicesFarmington, CT$260,572–$375,502 / yearWorks collaboratively with JMCRS business and functional leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial, product innovation, commercial, and operating metrics that support solid execution of business plans, routine performance, and strategic priorities. About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China.
Manager, Finance (CORE) Yale New Haven HealthManager, Finance (CORE)New Haven, CTThis includes overseeing all aspects of COREs finance activities including the co-development of annual budgets, monthly forecasting of revenue and expenses, close of fiscal periods, development of budgets and rates for proposals, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and general contract cost accounting practices. Oversees all aspects of COREs finance activities including the development of annual budgets, forecasting of revenue and expenses, close of fiscal periods, and the co-development of budgets and rates for government proposals and financial reporting.
Assistant Professor, Finance Fairfield UniversityAssistant Professor, FinanceFairfield, CTFairfield University earned the #28 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and was the highest-ranked institution among the 60 schools moving into U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities ranking for the first time in 2023. Job Description: Job Description: The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Finance Department, beginning Fall 2027 and subject to budget approval.
Equipment Finance Regional Director (REMOTE) Atlantic Union Bankshares CorpEquipment Finance Regional Director (REMOTE)CTRemoteDevelops and maintains high quality relationships, with an emphasis on companies with revenues greater than $15 million, while working with RMs and TMOs to obtain deposits and cross-selling other Bank products and services. The Equipment Finance Regional Director is responsible for marketing a range of both equipment finance lending and leasing products to medium and large commercial clients within assigned territory.
Automotive Finance Manager Keeler Motor Car CompanyAutomotive Finance ManagerNorwalk, CTAs a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for presenting finance and insurance products to customers, ensuring a seamless transaction process, and securing financing through our network of trusted lenders. Genesis of Ridgefield is seeking an Automotive Finance Manager to join our dynamic Business Management team in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Strategic Corporate Finance Partner Gainsight, Inc.Strategic Corporate Finance PartnerCT$150,000–$170,000 / yearIn this role, you'll play a key role in driving data-backed financial strategy and decision-making by delivering financial modeling, insightful analyses, and interpreting key business and financial trends to guide company growth. With a growing suite of products across customer success, product experience, community, education, and AI-powered relationship intelligence, we continue to evolve with the needs of our customers.
Business Manager, Finance Department - INTERNAL ONLY New Haven Public SchoolsBusiness Manager, Finance Department - INTERNAL ONLYNew Haven, CT$94,064–$147,933 / yearThree to five years experience in the supervision of budgetary, public administration, or finance work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Knowledge of the Board of Education's infrastructure and operations of other city departments and agencies. Compiles and files the following reports: the State of Connecticut's Minimum Expenditure Requirement (MER) report, the Medicaid reimbursement forms for annual activity, the Non-Public Health and Welfare report Ed017, and the end of the year expenditure Ed001 report.
Director of Finance City of Hartford, CTDirector of FinanceHartford, CT$108,192.08–$167,205.22 / yearWork involves responsibility for budgeting, accounting and control of all City funds, internal audits, purchasing and contract procurement, insurance and employee benefits, collection of taxes, financial policies and systems, debt administration and the preparation of financial analyses, reports and studies for the City. Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications: Possession of 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.
Finance & Investment Operations Analyst Yale InvestmentsFinance & Investment Operations AnalystNew Haven, ConnecticutUnder the leadership of our Chief Investment Officer Matthew Mendelsohn, Yale Investments implements the Yale Model, an investment framework that has been influential in reshaping how university endowments and other large institutional investors manage their funds. Yale Investments is widely regarded as one of the top institutional investors in the world, achieving market-leading returns over the past 30 years and enabling the education, research, and innovation that Yale contributes to humanity.
Finance Assistant J. MorrisseyFinance AssistantNew Haven, CTThe ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can manage financial transactions, payroll data, and deposits while ensuring proper posting of expenses and revenue. We are seeking a professional Finance Assistant with an accounting background for a contract role covering a leave.
Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement (ECC) Nonprofit HRSenior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement (ECC)New Haven, CTFull timeElm City Communities, the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement to lead enterprise financial operations, technology strategy, compliance, procurement, and long-term capital planning for one of Connecticut’s most impactful public housing organizations. Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President of Finance, IT & Procurement serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and principal advisor on all matters related to financial stewardship, budgeting, auditing, compliance, information technology, and procurement operations.
Senior Manager - Finance AI & Data Strategy Accenture PlcSenior Manager - Finance AI & Data StrategyHartford, CTIn Consulting, we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale.
Finance Admin - Central Office - Volunteer Staff Vox ChurchFinance Admin - Central Office - Volunteer StaffBranford, ConnecticutTo provide administrative support to the Finance Department, including interaction with other Vox Church team members and outside professionals, handling confidential information, and reflecting the DNA of the organization in all the duties and responsibilities of the role. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Operations Finance Analyst (Remote) Lockheed Martin CorpOperations Finance Analyst (Remote)CTRemote$84,900–$147,085 / yearThis REMOTE analyst position will support Supply Chain, Operations, Operations Finance, and Programs Finance to provide production labor and material cost reporting for Global Commercial Military Systems, including the S-92 program, and will be a key contributor to enhancing the overall cost reporting processes and tools. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180.
Associate Director of Finance and Administrative Services Connecticut State Community CollegeAssociate Director of Finance and Administrative ServicesEnfield, CTFull timeConnecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. These services include several functional areas as assigned: General accounting management; Capital planning; Grant accounting; Travel and Professional Development; Accounts Receivable and Billing; Procurement and Accounts Payable; Fixed Assets management.
Associate for Finance and Accounting 2026 CSCU System OfficeAssociate for Finance and Accounting 2026Hartford, CTFull timeCSCU Vision: The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands. CSCU Equity Statement: The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice.
NewPart-Time Finance Assistant I (Hartford) CT TRANSIT, CTPart-Time Finance Assistant I (Hartford)CT 06141, Connecticutwithin the department e.g. the General Ledger inclusive of subledgers (AP, AR, Inventory and Procurement), the full cycle Payroll Process; Revenue/Fare reporting. Union Contracted Job Type: Part-Time Agency: Finance Location: 100 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT 06141
NewFinance Assistant II (Hartford) CT TRANSIT, CTFinance Assistant II (Hartford)CT 06141, Connecticutwithin the department e.g. the General Ledger inclusive of subledgers (AP, AR, Inventory and Procurement), the full cycle Payroll Process; Revenue/Fare reporting. Union Contracted Job Type: Full-Time Agency: Finance Location: 100 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT 06141
Finance Operations & Payroll Manager Ledgent Finance & AccountingFinance Operations & Payroll ManagerMiddletown, Connecticut$120,000–$140,000Support Senior Controller and CFO with payroll accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls across a multi-entity structure. Own and manage end-to-end payroll processes, including data extraction, validation, and submission to external providers.
Finance/Accounting Coordinator Closet Factory of WestchesterFinance/Accounting CoordinatorBethel, ConnecticutWe are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Finance/Accounting Coordinator to oversee core administrative, accounting, and billing functions within a growing, execution-focused operation. This role sits at the center of the business and is critical to maintaining financial accuracy, administrative and operational flow, and internal accountability.
Director of Finance Software Engineering UKGDirector of Finance Software EngineeringHartford, CT$163,900–$235,550 / yearThis role partners closely with the CFO office, Finance Operations, and IT leadership to drive multi-year digital transformation initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (SOX, ASC 606, ASC 842), and enable scalable, audit-ready financial systems. The role is accountable for global delivery, people leadership, vendor governance, and technology strategy across ERP and revenue platforms, with a strong focus on automation, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Senior Finance Manager MaximusSenior Finance ManagerHartford, CTFull timeMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. - Prepare the annual incurred cost submission in real-time, as each month is closed which includes; confirming the allocations are consistent with the CAS Disclosure Statement, reviewing for unallowable costs, and reconciling the submission to the general ledger.
NewSupply Chain Finance Onboarding - Assistant Vice President (AVP) MUFG Americas Holdings CorpSupply Chain Finance Onboarding - Assistant Vice President (AVP)Danbury, CT$110,000–$177,000 / yearAdditionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. Work with Supply Chain Finance (SCF) team members, broader MUFG functional partners, vendor platforms, and internal/external/foreign counsel.
Senior Earned Value Analyst, General Finance Management (Onsite) Pratt & WhitneySenior Earned Value Analyst, General Finance Management (Onsite)East Hartford, ConnecticutNot Required At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
NewDirector of Finance CFSDirector of FinanceRocky Hill, CT$145,000–$165,000 / yearDirectly reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Finance will support full financial functions of the region including the financial close, reviewing GL account reconciliations, and providing guidance toward budgeting. Director of Finance will be instrumental in developing sound internal controls, policies and procedures and updating these as needed with guidance from senior executives.
Student Employment: Student Finance Assistant- AY 26/27 Quinnipiac UniversityStudent Employment: Student Finance Assistant- AY 26/27Hamden, ConnecticutResponsibilities: Work with the Graduate Assistant for SGA Finance and SGA Finance Assistant to manage the day-to-day budget and finance processes for transactions approved by SGA. Regularly email students and student organizations related to purchase or reimbursement requests.
NewInterim Director of Finance CFSInterim Director of FinanceNew Haven, CT$100,000–$150,000 / yearThis role is ideal for a highly capable accounting professional with deep general ledger and financial reporting experience who can step in quickly, supervise a small team, and ensure continuity across core finance functions. A mission‑driven organization in New Haven is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Finance to provide hands‑on leadership and financial stability during a transitional period.