What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at CFS?
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
Waterford, CT
Why This CFO Opportunity Stands Out
Waterford, CT
Why This CFO Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a purpose-driven nonprofit where your work directly supports an important community mission.
- Serve as a key strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors.
- Influence long-term organizational growth, sustainability, and financial strategy.
- Lead a collaborative finance function while helping strengthen operations across the organization.
- Become part of a culture that values teamwork, accessibility, and meaningful employee contributions.
- Lead all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
- Present financial performance, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
- Oversee compliance, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant funding, restricted funds, and the annual audit process.
- Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team while partnering with department leaders on budgeting and resource planning.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Significant financial leadership experience, ideally within a nonprofit environment.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
- Experience working with executive leadership teams, Boards of Directors, and nonprofit funding structures, including grants and restricted funds. CPA preferred.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000