Director of Finance

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Free underground parking

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

CFS in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Director of Finance to drive strategy, oversee finance function, and partner with the Board. This high-visibility role offers executive exposure, meaningful impact, and a strong work/life balance in a long-established professional services organization.

The role leads budgeting, forecasting, month-end/year-end close, and process improvements, with direct accountability to senior leadership and ownership groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience creating and managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership, ownership groups, or Boards.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting & Finance function, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Drive strategic initiatives and oversee implementation of major business systems and process improvements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Evaluate and improve financial, accounting, billing, and accounts receivable processes.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team.
• Provide financial recommendations and insights to leadership and the Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Drive strategy, influence firmwide decisions, and help shape the future of a well-established professional services organization. This is a high-visibility finance leadership role offering executive exposure, meaningful impact, and outstanding work/life balance.

Director of Finance

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 Base

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a respected Madison based business with 130+ years of history, stability, and community involvement.
• Serve as a key leader partnering directly with the Board of Directors.
• Lead high-impact projects including process modernization efforts.
• Enjoy strong work/life balance with 11 paid holidays and day-to-day flexibility.
• Gain significant visibility and influence with senior leadership and ownership groups.
• Work in a collaborative, approachable culture where leadership is accessible and engaged.
• Take advantage of free underground parking available for both work and personal use.

Key Responsibilities For The Director Of Finance

• Lead the Accounting & Finance function, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Drive strategic initiatives and oversee implementation of major business systems and process improvements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Evaluate and improve financial, accounting, billing, and accounts receivable processes.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team.
• Provide financial recommendations and insights to leadership and the Board.

Qualifications For The Director Of Finance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience creating and managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership, ownership groups, or Boards.
• CPA preferred.

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