What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Finance position at CFS?
Lead financial operations for a mission-driven organization with a $5.6M budget and more than $41M in endowment assets. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on accounting execution.
Assistant Director of Finance
Salary: $90K-$100K
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Assistant Director of Finance
Salary: $90K-$100K
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Serve as the right-hand partner to the Director of Finance with significant visibility across the organization
- Influence financial strategy, systems improvements, controls, and long-term planning
- Work with a sophisticated financial environment that includes endowment accounting and donor-restricted funds
- Gain exposure to executive leadership and key decision-making processes
- Lead meaningful process improvement and automation initiatives that increase efficiency and transparency
- Join a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on impact and community
- Access professional development, mentoring, and continuous learning opportunities
- Receive a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, healthcare, paid leave, and Yale University-related amenities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of finance responsibilities that offers both challenge and variety
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and cash management
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership and external stakeholders
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, compliance processes, and financial policies
- Support annual budgeting, year-end close, and external audit activities
- Manage endowment accounting, donor-restricted funds, and Yale-related financial transactions
- Evaluate and improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting processes
- 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in the nonprofit sector
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
- Master's degree in a relevant field or 5 years of finance management experience
- Experience with cloud-based financial systems, preferably Sage Intacct, BILL, and Blackbaud
- Experience with endowment accounting and donor-restricted net assets
- CPA or CMA designation preferred
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000