Chief Financial Officer

The Hire; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

403(b) and executive retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Hire partners with an established, mission-driven human services organization to hire a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial operations and support growth in Southeastern Massachusetts. The CFO will work closely with the President & CEO and oversee accounting, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting, leadership of a finance team, and collaboration with program directors to advance the organization’s mission and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 8+ years of progressive financial management experience, incl 4+ years in leadership.
• Strong technical accounting background with hands-on GL and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage accounting operations, budgets, audits, and complex processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments.
• Proactive leadership style with involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Flexibility for time-sensitive accounting and payroll, including evenings.
• Genuine interest in human services and mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, billing and reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close and ensure timely financial statements.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis with leadership.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Manage reporting for government contracts, grants and funding sources.
• Provide financial guidance to CEO, leadership and Board.
• Mentor and support accounting and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and streamline processes.
• Oversee financial risk management and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Technical accounting

GL & financial reporting

Budgeting & audits

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Payroll flexibility

Mission-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Southeastern Massachusetts | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

The Hire is partnering with an established, mission-driven human services organization seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial operations and help support its continued growth. This is an opportunity to join an organization that provides essential services to individuals and families across all stages of life, from early childhood through senior care.

We're looking for a CFO who is equally comfortable discussing financial strategy with executive leadership, working directly in the general ledger, and collaborating with program directors to support the organization's mission.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position within an organization that has an established, experienced finance team and a strong financial foundation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, billing, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in collaboration with department and program leadership.
• Oversee annual audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance related to government contracts, grants, and other funding sources.
• Provide financial guidance to the CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Lead, mentor, and support an experienced accounting and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiencies.
• Oversee financial risk management and support long-term organizational sustainability.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated hands-on general ledger and financial reporting experience.
• Proven ability to manage accounting operations, budgets, audits, and complex financial processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across both financial and nonfinancial departments.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style and willingness to remain actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Flexibility to support time-sensitive accounting and payroll responsibilities, including occasional evening work.
• Genuine interest in human services and a commitment to mission-driven work.

Preferred, but Not Required:

• CPA or advanced degree.
• Public accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting, grant management, or government contract experience.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and nonprofit regulatory reporting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strong Financial Foundation: Join an organization with an established accounting function, efficient monthly close processes, and a history of clean audits.
• Experienced Team: Inherit a stable, knowledgeable finance department with long-tenured employees and established processes.
• Meaningful Mission: Support programs that positively impact individuals and families throughout their lives.
• Executive Visibility: Serve as the organization's senior financial leader, partnering closely with executive leadership and the Board.
• Competitive Total Compensation: Attractive executive compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates, discretionary bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and retirement programs including a 403(b) and an additional executive retirement plan.
• Supportive Leadership: Work alongside executives who understand the demands of financial leadership and value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Fit

This opportunity is best-suited for a financial leader who enjoys being in the details, solving problems, supporting their team, and making decisions that directly impact the organization.

We're seeking someone who brings both technical accounting expertise and the interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships across the organization.

If you're an experienced CFO, VP of Finance, or Finance Director looking for an opportunity where your work truly matters, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.