Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Location: New Haven, CT
Compensation: $130-150k
Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility after initial onboarding period

Take the Next Step in Your Finance Leadership Career!

Are you an accomplished accounting and finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while positioning yourself for executive-level growth?

CFS is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven healthcare organization in the New Haven area to identify a Director of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing nonprofit organization that combines financial complexity, a collaborative leadership team, and a commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• Clear Path for Advancement: Exceptional opportunity for career progression with potential for future CFO consideration.

  
  
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• Meaningful Mission: Join an organization dedicated to expanding access to essential healthcare services and making a lasting impact in the community.

  
  
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• Leadership & Influence: Work directly with the CFO and play an integral role in shaping financial operations, strengthening processes, and supporting organizational growth.

  
  
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• Established Organization: Join a financially complex, multi-location healthcare organization with a substantial operating budget and diverse service lines.

  
  
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• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement following the initial onboarding period.

  
  
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Responsibilities of the Director of Finance

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• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, general ledger oversight, journal entry review, and financial reporting.

  
  
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• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability.

  
  
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• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple departments and operational functions.

  
  
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• Coordinate regulatory and compliance reporting, including Form 990 and applicable healthcare cost reporting.

  
  
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• Partner closely with the CFO to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.

  
  
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• Provide hands-on accounting leadership, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across financial operations.

  
  
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Qualifications for the Director of Finance

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• Strong technical accounting background with experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.

  
  
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• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting or finance teams.

  
  
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• Prior healthcare accounting experience preferred, particularly within hospital systems, nonprofit healthcare, or community-based healthcare organizations.

  
  
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; CPA or advanced degree a plus.

  
  
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• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.

  
  
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• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting responsibilities.

  
  
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership.

  
  
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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a hands-on accounting leader looking for more than just your next position, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join an organization where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will make a difference, and your career has room to grow.

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