Nonprofit Finance Director — Strategy & Compliance

Vaco; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Director of Finance for a mission-driven nonprofit in Hartford. The role leads accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investment oversight, tax, and compliance, partnering with executive leadership and the Board.

Hybrid work arrangement in Hartford with two days onsite; ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit finance, CPA preferred, strong Excel and financial systems experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• 3+ years of nonprofit, foundation, or grant-funded accounting experience.
• Experience with audit management, financial statements, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Strong experience preparing and presenting financial information to executive leadership and nonprofit Boards.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, audit, tax, payroll, and compliance activities.
• Oversee investment accounting and coordinate with external investment advisors, banks, and custodians.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and the Board.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage audits, internal controls, tax filings, and nonprofit regulatory compliance.
• Partner with program teams to monitor budgets, grants, contracts, and organizational spending.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, vendor management, and operational finance processes.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial systems and controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Investment oversight

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Director of Finance for a mission-driven nonprofit in Hartford. The role leads accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, investment oversight, tax, and compliance, partnering with executive leadership and the Board.

Hybrid work arrangement in Hartford with two days onsite; ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit finance, CPA preferred, strong Excel and financial systems experience.