Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer – CFS

Apply to lead the financial strategy and operations of CFS, a mission‑driven nonprofit serving its community with impactful services.

Base pay range: $135,000 – $145,000 per year.

Location: New Haven, CT

Employment type: Full‑time

Seniority level: Executive

• Actively manage the day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of the agency.
• Develop budgets for the agency as a whole, individual programs and new/proposed/expanded services, including preparing budget revisions as needed.
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports for the agency, its programs and activities.
• Report on financial results and issues to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee and review the preparation of all program financial reporting required for funding sources.
• Manage the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables functions and staff and integrate billing information from the Electronic Health Record system into the accounting system.
• Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to meet agency needs.
• Negotiate and execute agency contracts with funding sources, vendors and collaborative service providers.
• Manage accounting control systems and internal audits to ensure accurate and timely financial information and reports.
• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative environments and implement procedural changes to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.
• Manage the agency’s liability insurance program, including ongoing risk analysis.
• Review efficiency and effectiveness of employee benefit programs, seeking approaches to lower costs where possible while maintaining quality.
• Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with its independent auditor to ensure the annual audit is completed smoothly and timely.
• Supervise the Associate Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant and the Director of Billing.

• General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with the State of Connecticut OPM Cost Standards, GAAP, and OMB Circulars A‑133 and A‑122.
• State of Connecticut contract/grant budgeting and reporting procedures and requirements.
• Human Resources related laws, regulations and practices.
• Payroll reporting and processing of payroll taxes.
• Employee benefits, including management of health care and retirement plans.
• Current Health Care sector environment and trends.
• Electronic Health Care Record system.
• General office software, particularly master level proficiency in Excel and accounting software packages.

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial/accounting management function.
• Create, analyze and report on financial statements and budgets.
• Supervise staff, develop job descriptions and provide performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi‑tasking skills.
• Assimilate new information and technology.
• Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.

• Undergraduate degree in finance or business from an accredited institution;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Five to seven years of senior management experience in an organization with operations exceeding $5 million per year and over 100 employees, preferably in health care or a related nonprofit sector.
• Managerial experience with a non‑profit social service and/or health care agency providing services under contract with the State of Connecticut is strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.