Director of Accounting and Finance
CFS
West Hartford, CT
Director of Finance
Salary: $190,000 - $240,000
The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, sustainability, and compliance of the organization. This individual will lead all financial operations, provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and the Board, and ensure strong internal controls and reporting practices aligned with nonprofit best practices. This role is a mix of Accounting and FPA.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with department leaders
- Provide financial forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term sustainability analysis
- Present clear and accurate financial reports to leadership and the Board
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Manage annual audit and act as primary liaison with external auditors
Grants & Compliance
- Oversee financial reporting for grants, contracts, and restricted funds
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder financial requirements
- Support grant budgeting and reporting in partnership with program staff
Internal Controls & Systems
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
- Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools as needed
- Supervise finance staff and external vendors as applicable
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA
- 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and compliance
- Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership and Boards
Preferred
- Experience working with grants and government funding
- Familiarity with financial software (Oracle a big plus!)
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MaxSalary: USD250000
MinSalary: USD190000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.