What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at CFS?
Old Saybrook, CT
Our organization is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven nonprofit organization making a meaningful impact in the community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-focused organization with a strong culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to meaningful work.
The CFO will oversee the organization’s financial strategy and operations, ensuring strong financial stewardship while partnering with executive leadership and the Board to support long-term growth and organizational success.
Responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join an organization where the work has a meaningful purpose and directly supports an important mission. The organization offers a strong, collaborative culture where employees are valued, leadership is accessible, and teamwork is encouraged.
The CFO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact not only through financial leadership, but by helping strengthen the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and serve the community for years to come.
If you are a strategic financial leader looking to combine your expertise with meaningful work in a mission-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
#INOCT2026
Our organization is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven nonprofit organization making a meaningful impact in the community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-focused organization with a strong culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to meaningful work.
The CFO will oversee the organization’s financial strategy and operations, ensuring strong financial stewardship while partnering with executive leadership and the Board to support long-term growth and organizational success.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s overall financial strategy, planning, and operations
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Prepare and present financial results, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board
- Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Oversee the annual audit and work closely with external auditors
- Monitor financial performance and provide strategic insights to support organizational decision-making
- Partner with department leaders to develop budgets and ensure responsible use of resources
- Evaluate financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to support the organization’s long-term sustainability
- Oversee grants, restricted funds, and other nonprofit-specific financial activities
- Lead and develop the finance and accounting team
- Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- CPA and/or advanced degree preferred
- Significant financial leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning
- Experience working with executive leadership and Boards of Directors
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on financial management
- Experience with nonprofit accounting, grants, restricted funds, and compliance is highly preferred
This is an opportunity to join an organization where the work has a meaningful purpose and directly supports an important mission. The organization offers a strong, collaborative culture where employees are valued, leadership is accessible, and teamwork is encouraged.
The CFO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact not only through financial leadership, but by helping strengthen the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and serve the community for years to come.
If you are a strategic financial leader looking to combine your expertise with meaningful work in a mission-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
#INOCT2026
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000