Chief Financial Officer

Known for its product expertise and customer relationships, the company is navigating a changing retail landscape and is investing in stronger financial leadership to guide its next phase with an upcoming retirement. While the accounting function is well established, the company's biggest financial priority is treasury: forecasting, managing, and optimizing cash flow to support day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.

Chief Financial Officer
Hartford, CT | Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $140,000 – $175,000 plus full benefits package

About the Company
Our client is a multigenerational, family-owned retailer headquartered in Hartford County. Known for its product expertise and customer relationships, the company is navigating a changing retail landscape and is investing in stronger financial leadership to guide its next phase with an upcoming retirement. 

The Opportunity
This is a hands-on CFO role for a finance leader who thrives on cash management. While the accounting function is well established, the company's biggest financial priority is treasury: forecasting, managing, and optimizing cash flow to support day-to-day operations and long-term decisions. You will be a trusted advisor to ownership and a key voice in several important strategic decisions over the coming months, including evaluating the company's physical footprint and operating model. This is an immediate opening for a leader who can make an impact quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Own treasury and cash flow management, including weekly cash forecasting, disbursement planning, and working capital strategy
• Manage and strengthen banking and lender relationships, including the company's line of credit
• Lead cost/benefit analyses and provide clear recommendations on major strategic and facility decisions
• Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and the month-end and year-end close
• Improve inventory management and purchasing discipline, working with operations and purchasing to reduce excess stock and tie purchasing to demand
• Negotiate supplier terms and contracts, and build supplier scorecards and vendor performance metrics
• Develop SOPs, KPIs, and management reporting where none currently exist
• Maximize the use of the company's ERP system (Acumatica) to drive efficiency, visibility, and better data
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, insurance, and IT coordination
• Work closely with outside legal and CPA advisors on tax, compliance, and entity matters
• Lead and develop a very small accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven experience as Finance Leader or a Controller who is looking to take the next step in their career
• Demonstrated strength in treasury and cash management
• Experience in retail, distribution, or inventory-heavy businesses strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory valuation, purchasing processes, and vendor negotiations
• Experience with a modern ERP
• Comfort building process and metrics in an environment that is ready for them
• Strong communicator who can partner with family ownership and external bankers and advisors
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution

What We Offer

• Salary of $140,000 – $175,000, based on experience
• Full benefits package
• A senior leadership seat with direct impact on the company's direction
• Full-time onsite role

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