Comptroller​/Finance Director

Comptroller/Finance Director

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Middletown, Connecticut, seeks a full-time (37.5 hours) comptroller/finance director.

Our mission:
To cultivate, invest in, and advocate for the cultural sector in Connecticut through funding, programs, and collaboration.

Position Summary

Reporting to the assistant director, the comptroller/finance director is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling daily financial aspects of the organization, including accounting, audit, budgeting, payroll, and financial planning in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position interacts with all levels of staff and management and handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and grants fiscal administration. CT Humanities currently has a staff of fourteen and an annual budget of $5 million.

Core Responsibilities

• Cash and Risk Management
• Accounting and Financial Controls
• Financial Reporting and Monitoring
• Budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of and experience in GAAP are required.
• Five or more years of experience in an accounting role.
• Five or more years of experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant accounting/reporting is desirable.
• Knowledge of banks, banking systems, and cash management.
• Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems such as Quick Books, payroll services such as ADP, and online bill payment platforms such as
• Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems. Excellent spreadsheet skills are critical.
• CPA or similar accounting certification preferred but not required.

Words That Describe You

• Entrepreneurial
• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Detail-oriented

Requirements

• Car for in-state travel: 5% in-state with possible overnight conference travel
• Occasional attendance at events/meetings outside regular business hours
• Ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and state and federal holidays
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parking for in-office days
• Hybrid work environment

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

Hours:

37.5 hours a week

CT Humanities values and promotes inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in our workplace, on our board, with our partners, and through our funding. People from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.