Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

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This role, located in Clinton, CT, offers a salary range of $100,000 – $110,000 per year and the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

• Mission‑oriented nonprofit with 35+ years of community service experience
• Opportunity to work from home one day per week
• 403(b) payroll plan
• Strong PTO package
• Flexible working hours

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, nonprofit accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure internal controls for monitoring revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Lead the month‑end close process, reconcile financial activity, and maintain special funds.
• Oversee the organization’s cash balances and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with banks, agencies, and external parties.
• Mitigate financial risks through research and development of alternative practices and systems.
• Lead the annual audit process, including financial statements, single audit, retirement plan, and IRS Form 990.
• Analyze financial data and present reports accurately and timely; communicate financial statements quarterly and annually.
• Create and distribute financial actuals and budget reports; develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare financial projections as needed.
• Compile and submit financial plans and reports required by state, local, federal, and private funders.
• Facilitate resolution of finance‑related matters internally and externally.
• Develop other staff through feedback and learning opportunities.
• Develop objectives, prioritize, and implement plans aligning with long‑term organization interests.
• Foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust and motivate team members to achieve goals.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (highly preferred) with at least 5 years of experience.
• Non‑profit accounting experience (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with MS Office, accounting software, and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit, and fund accounting.

CFS is an equal opportunity employer.