Controller/CFO

Location: East Providence, RI | In Office
Salary: Up to $130,000
Industry: Nonprofit | Assisted Living / Senior Care

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is partnering with a well-established nonprofit assisted living organization to identify a Controller/CFO to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to bring their expertise to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.

In addition to a competitive salary, the organization offers an unbelievable benefits package, making this an especially compelling opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, meaningful work, and outstanding total compensation.

Why This Opportunity?

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• Salary up to $130K
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• Exceptional benefits package
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• Join a respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization
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• Make a direct impact within the assisted living and senior care community
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• High-visibility role with significant ownership of the finance and accounting function
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• Opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership
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• Stable organization with a strong sense of purpose and community
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Controller/CFO Responsibilities

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• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting
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• Prepare and present financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis to leadership
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• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
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• Manage cash flow and provide insight into the organization’s overall financial position
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• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and nonprofit reporting requirements
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• Coordinate the annual audit, tax filings, and relationships with external accountants and advisors
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• Provide financial guidance to executive leadership and assist with long-term financial planning
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• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen the organization
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• Lead, mentor, and support accounting staff while remaining hands-on with day-to-day financial activities
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Controller/CFO Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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• Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
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• Previous experience in a Controller, Director of Finance, CFO, or similar accounting leadership role
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• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
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• Experience within assisted living, senior living, healthcare, or a related industry is a plus
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• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and financial reporting requirements preferred
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• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach
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• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
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• CPA or advanced degree is a plus
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The Controller/CFO will be an important member of the leadership team and an ideal fit for someone who wants more than just their next accounting position. This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise in an organization where the work has a direct and meaningful impact on the community it serves.

If you're a hands-on financial leader looking for a Controller/CFO opportunity that combines professional challenge, stability, outstanding benefits, and a meaningful mission, we'd love to connect.

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