Joe Centofanti: Wilton's Former $375/hr Interim CFO
Joe Centofanti — formally Joseph Centofanti — of PKF O'Connor Davies served as Wilton's interim Chief Financial Officer following Dawn Norton's resignation. The role has since transitioned to Dawn Savo, while Centofanti continues to assist with reconciliation.
Compiled from public records by concerned residents
Who is Joe Centofanti?
Joseph Centofanti — commonly called Joe Centofanti — is a partner at the regional accounting and advisory firm PKF O'Connor Davies. In late 2025, Wilton, Connecticut retained Joe Centofanti to step in as interim Chief Financial Officer after CFO Dawn Norton resigned. The arrangement was billed hourly, not as a salaried position. The CFO role was later transitioned to Dawn Savo, while Centofanti continues to assist with reconciliation.
The role at Wilton
After CFO Dawn Norton resigned, Wilton retained Joe Centofanti of PKF O'Connor Davies to serve as interim CFO. Good Morning Wilton has reported on the cost, attendance, and oversight of the Centofanti arrangement, and Selectmen have raised the issue repeatedly in public meetings. The scope was later updated: Dawn Savo became Wilton's new CFO, while Centofanti continues to assist with reconciliation.
What's been reported about Joe Centofanti
- Billing rate: $375 per hour for Joe Centofanti / PKF O'Connor Davies.
- Total cost: reported above $200,000 through March 2026.
- Public appearances: reportedly one Board of Selectmen appearance by Centofanti since November 2025.
- FY24 audit: filed late and disclosed a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting.
- FY25 audit: deadline approached with continued questions about readiness.
Why it matters
Wilton holds a Moody's Aaa bond rating. That rating depends on credible, timely financial reporting. A late audit, an open material weakness, a six-figure interim arrangement with Joe Centofanti, and limited public engagement from the interim CFO all sit in tension with the "excellent health" framing offered by First Selectwoman Toni Boucher.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joe Centofanti?
- Joe Centofanti (Joseph Centofanti) is a partner at PKF O'Connor Davies who served as Wilton, CT's interim Chief Financial Officer in late 2025 before the role transitioned to Dawn Savo. He continues to assist with reconciliation.
- How much is Joe Centofanti paid?
- Joe Centofanti's engagement is reported at $375 per hour, with total costs reported above $200,000 through March 2026.
- What firm does Joe Centofanti work for?
- PKF O'Connor Davies, a regional accounting and advisory firm.
- Why did Wilton need an interim CFO?
- Wilton retained Joe Centofanti after the August 2025 resignation of CFO Dawn Norton. The role was later transitioned to Dawn Savo as the new CFO, with Centofanti continuing to assist with reconciliation.