Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Non-Profit Opportunity in Bloomfield, Connecticut
Robert Half is excited to partner with a prestigious nonprofit organization located just outside Hartford in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to recruit an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a mission-driven financial expert passionate about community impact. As CFO, you'll drive financial strategy for a stable, respected nonprofit making a real difference locally. If you're a hands-on leader with nonprofit expertise, this CFO job in Bloomfield, CT offers stability, generous pay, and meaningful work.
About the Role
Join the executive team at this well-established nonprofit serving the greater Hartford area. Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with the Board of Directors, the CFO will provide visionary financial leadership while maintaining operational involvement. This full-time position demands a blend of strategic planning, compliance mastery, and team mentorship. With a focus on grant-funded operations and state reporting, it's ideal for CFOs experienced in Connecticut nonprofits. Bloomfield's central location offers easy access to Hartford's vibrant community and professional networks, perfect for balancing work and life in the Northeast.
Key Responsibilities
The CFO role encompasses comprehensive financial oversight tailored to nonprofit dynamics:
- Deliver strategic financial leadership spanning accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure fiscal health.
- Direct the creation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with nonprofit GAAP and FASB standards.
- Spearhead grant accounting processes, including rigorous compliance and detailed reporting to the State of Connecticut.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations on financial performance, trends, and strategic recommendations to the Board and leadership.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, remaining actively engaged in core accounting tasks.
- Champion long-term financial planning, sustainability efforts, and initiatives supporting organizational expansion.
- Oversee or closely collaborate on Human Resources operations; HR leadership experience highly valued.
- Implement and optimize financial software systems to streamline operations and enhance data accuracy.
- Foster strong partnerships with external CPA firms, guaranteeing seamless annual audits and regulatory adherence.
- Manage all tax filings, cash flow, banking relationships, and covenant compliance for operational stability.
Required Qualifications
We're seeking a proven financial executive with:
- 10+ years in progressive finance roles, including nonprofit leadership.
- Expertise in nonprofit accounting, grants, and Connecticut-specific compliance.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification (preferred).
- Demonstrated success in board-level communications and financial storytelling.
- Hands-on experience scaling finance teams in mission-driven settings.
- Familiarity with financial ERP systems and HR oversight.
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; advanced degree a plus.
Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative, community-focused environments and bring passion for nonprofit missions.
Why Join Us?
This CFO position stands out with its rewarding package and impact:
- Competitive Salary: Approximately $150,000+ base, plus performance incentives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier health, retirement, and wellness programs.
- Culture & Stability: Join a tight-knit team in a financially secure organization with deep community roots.
- Mission-Driven Growth: Shape the future of vital local services through strategic finance.
- Work-Life Balance: Bloomfield, CT location offers suburban charm near urban amenities.
Robert Half ensures confidentiality—contact Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf.com with your resume. Explore this premier CFO career at Robert Half today and advance your legacy in nonprofit finance.
Locations
- Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Salary
150,000 - N/A USD / yearly
150,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Nonprofit Accountingintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
- Grant Accounting & Complianceintermediate
- Budgeting & Forecastingintermediate
- Board Presentationsintermediate
- Team Leadership & Mentoringintermediate
- HR Oversightintermediate
- Financial Systems Optimizationintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Cash Management & Bankingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant nonprofit exposure (experience)
- Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP, FASB) (experience)
- Proven track record in grant management and state compliance reporting (Connecticut preferred) (experience)
- Strong experience preparing financial statements and presenting to boards/executives (experience)
- Hands-on leader comfortable with day-to-day operations and team development (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred (experience)
- Experience overseeing HR functions is a strong plus (experience)
- Proficiency in financial software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or nonprofit-specific tools) (experience)
- Knowledge of tax filings, audits, and banking covenant compliance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per nonprofit standards
- Lead grant accounting, compliance, and extensive reporting to the State of Connecticut
- Prepare and present financial results, trends, and insights to the Board of Directors and executives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while staying involved in daily operations
- Support long-term financial planning, sustainability, and organizational growth
- Oversee or partner on Human Resources functions
- Utilize and optimize financial systems for efficiency
- Manage external CPA relationships and ensure annual audit compliance
- Handle annual tax filings and all cash/banking relationships with covenant compliance
Benefits
- general: Generous compensation package commensurate with experience (around $150,000 base)
- general: Excellent comprehensive benefits package
- general: Strong organizational culture focused on mission and community
- general: Stable, well-respected nonprofit with meaningful local impact
- general: High-impact leadership role advancing the organization's mission
- general: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment
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Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Non-Profit Opportunity in Bloomfield, Connecticut
Robert Half is excited to partner with a prestigious nonprofit organization located just outside Hartford in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to recruit an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a mission-driven financial expert passionate about community impact. As CFO, you'll drive financial strategy for a stable, respected nonprofit making a real difference locally. If you're a hands-on leader with nonprofit expertise, this CFO job in Bloomfield, CT offers stability, generous pay, and meaningful work.
About the Role
Join the executive team at this well-established nonprofit serving the greater Hartford area. Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with the Board of Directors, the CFO will provide visionary financial leadership while maintaining operational involvement. This full-time position demands a blend of strategic planning, compliance mastery, and team mentorship. With a focus on grant-funded operations and state reporting, it's ideal for CFOs experienced in Connecticut nonprofits. Bloomfield's central location offers easy access to Hartford's vibrant community and professional networks, perfect for balancing work and life in the Northeast.
Key Responsibilities
The CFO role encompasses comprehensive financial oversight tailored to nonprofit dynamics:
- Deliver strategic financial leadership spanning accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure fiscal health.
- Direct the creation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with nonprofit GAAP and FASB standards.
- Spearhead grant accounting processes, including rigorous compliance and detailed reporting to the State of Connecticut.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations on financial performance, trends, and strategic recommendations to the Board and leadership.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, remaining actively engaged in core accounting tasks.
- Champion long-term financial planning, sustainability efforts, and initiatives supporting organizational expansion.
- Oversee or closely collaborate on Human Resources operations; HR leadership experience highly valued.
- Implement and optimize financial software systems to streamline operations and enhance data accuracy.
- Foster strong partnerships with external CPA firms, guaranteeing seamless annual audits and regulatory adherence.
- Manage all tax filings, cash flow, banking relationships, and covenant compliance for operational stability.
Required Qualifications
We're seeking a proven financial executive with:
- 10+ years in progressive finance roles, including nonprofit leadership.
- Expertise in nonprofit accounting, grants, and Connecticut-specific compliance.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification (preferred).
- Demonstrated success in board-level communications and financial storytelling.
- Hands-on experience scaling finance teams in mission-driven settings.
- Familiarity with financial ERP systems and HR oversight.
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; advanced degree a plus.
Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative, community-focused environments and bring passion for nonprofit missions.
Why Join Us?
This CFO position stands out with its rewarding package and impact:
- Competitive Salary: Approximately $150,000+ base, plus performance incentives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier health, retirement, and wellness programs.
- Culture & Stability: Join a tight-knit team in a financially secure organization with deep community roots.
- Mission-Driven Growth: Shape the future of vital local services through strategic finance.
- Work-Life Balance: Bloomfield, CT location offers suburban charm near urban amenities.
Robert Half ensures confidentiality—contact Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf.com with your resume. Explore this premier CFO career at Robert Half today and advance your legacy in nonprofit finance.
Locations
- Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Salary
150,000 - N/A USD / yearly
150,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Nonprofit Accountingintermediate
- Financial Reportingintermediate
- Grant Accounting & Complianceintermediate
- Budgeting & Forecastingintermediate
- Board Presentationsintermediate
- Team Leadership & Mentoringintermediate
- HR Oversightintermediate
- Financial Systems Optimizationintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Cash Management & Bankingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant nonprofit exposure (experience)
- Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP, FASB) (experience)
- Proven track record in grant management and state compliance reporting (Connecticut preferred) (experience)
- Strong experience preparing financial statements and presenting to boards/executives (experience)
- Hands-on leader comfortable with day-to-day operations and team development (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred (experience)
- Experience overseeing HR functions is a strong plus (experience)
- Proficiency in financial software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or nonprofit-specific tools) (experience)
- Knowledge of tax filings, audits, and banking covenant compliance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per nonprofit standards
- Lead grant accounting, compliance, and extensive reporting to the State of Connecticut
- Prepare and present financial results, trends, and insights to the Board of Directors and executives
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while staying involved in daily operations
- Support long-term financial planning, sustainability, and organizational growth
- Oversee or partner on Human Resources functions
- Utilize and optimize financial systems for efficiency
- Manage external CPA relationships and ensure annual audit compliance
- Handle annual tax filings and all cash/banking relationships with covenant compliance
Benefits
- general: Generous compensation package commensurate with experience (around $150,000 base)
- general: Excellent comprehensive benefits package
- general: Strong organizational culture focused on mission and community
- general: Stable, well-respected nonprofit with meaningful local impact
- general: High-impact leadership role advancing the organization's mission
- general: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment
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