Interim CFO/Controller – Nonprofit, Onsite Year-End Leader

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Finance Consultant at CFO/Controller level for a fully onsite engagement in the Groton, CT area. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, year-end close, and audit support within a nonprofit organization.

Qualified candidates have strong full-cycle accounting experience, nonprofit expertise, and the ability to report to Executive Leadership and the Board. Onsite work and immediate impact are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Prior experience in a CFO, Controller, Finance Director, or senior-level accounting consulting role.
• Strong full-cycle accounting and year-end close experience required.
• Non-profit accounting experience required.
• Experience managing or supporting annual financial statement audits.
• State reporting and regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with executive leadership and Boards of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the organization's year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and support full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end close activities.
• Partner with external auditors and assist with audit preparation, schedules, documentation, and audit-related requests.
• Prepare and present financial reports, audit results, and key financial updates to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Assist with state reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide hands-on financial leadership and support to maintain operational continuity during the engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Finance Consultant at CFO/Controller level for a fully onsite engagement in the Groton, CT area. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, year-end close, and audit support within a nonprofit organization.

Qualified candidates have strong full-cycle accounting experience, nonprofit expertise, and the ability to report to Executive Leadership and the Board. Onsite work and immediate impact are key expectations.