Finance Manager - #1407063

Non-Profit Controller – Build, Lead, Transform

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid Schedule)

Industry: Nonprofit / Human Services

This is not your average Finance Manager role! We’re looking for a dynamic financial leader ready to roll up their sleeves and drive a full-scale transformation, and make this position and department their own. Our client—a mission-driven nonprofit serving vulnerable communities—is emerging from a challenging financial chapter and rebuilding stronger than ever.

You’ll have the rare opportunity to take ownership of the organization’s financial future: rebuild infrastructure, optimize systems, lead strategic planning, and help write the next chapter of stability and growth. If you thrive in high-impact, hands-on roles where your work truly matters, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide financial planning, forecasting, and recommendations to support stabilization and long-term growth.
• System Overhaul & Process Improvement: Assess and improve all finance-related systems, policies, and procedures with an eye on sustainability and scalability.
• Budgeting & Cash Management: Oversee accounting, payroll, budgeting, and cash flow, ensuring timely reporting and alignment with organizational goals.
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Analyze complex financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership and the board.
• Risk Management & Cost Optimization: Identify areas for financial risk mitigation and lead initiatives to improve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Audit, Compliance & Grants Management: Lead annual GAAP audits, IRS Form 990 filings, and oversee grants administration with a focus on internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a lean but committed finance team—including FP&A, general accounting, and program-related financial staff—fostering a collaborative and mission-aligned culture.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in nonprofit settings
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit compliance, and grants accounting
• Experience with systems implementation, financial turnarounds, and leading organizational change
• A builder’s mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, excited by transformation, and driven by mission
  
  

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