Director of Finance

CFS

Hartford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$225,000–$250,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Grants, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nonprofit, Oracle Applications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Restricted Funds, Sustainability, Time Management
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
1 day ago

Director of Finance

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.

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

  • 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

  • CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree

  • Experience working with grants and government funding

  • Familiarity with financial software (Oracle a big plus!)

Skills & Attributes

  • Mission-driven with a commitment to nonprofit values

  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities

  • High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture

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MaxSalary: USD250000
MinSalary: USD225000

About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/