Finance Director - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

CFS; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career growth opportunities

High-visibility leadership role

Meaningful impact in nonprofit/healthc

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Director of Finance in the Greater New Haven area to lead day-to-day accounting, drive budgeting and forecasting, and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. This hands-on, leadership role will oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls within a mission-driven organization.

The role offers strong growth potential, a hybrid work arrangement, and high-visibility collaboration with executive leadership to advance organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with experience overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger operations.
• Experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Healthcare or nonprofit experience preferred, but candidates from other complex accounting environments will be considered.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and GL activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Manage organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, annual audits, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and financial performance.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team development

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory reporting

Job description

CFS is seeking a Director of Finance in the Greater New Haven area to lead day-to-day accounting, drive budgeting and forecasting, and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. This hands-on, leadership role will oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls within a mission-driven organization.

The role offers strong growth potential, a hybrid work arrangement, and high-visibility collaboration with executive leadership to advance organizational performance.