Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Exciting opportunity We are hiring for CFO - Chief Financial Officer - Full time

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Location: Greenfield, MA

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Work Arrangement: Hybrid – up to 2 days/week remote

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Interview: ASAP

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Connecticut River Conservancy is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, accounting operations, compliance, budgeting, audits, and financial reporting for an established nonprofit organization with an $8.1M FY27 budget.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and oversee the organization’s financial operations and accounting functions

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• Advise the Executive Director, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board on financial matters

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• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-term planning

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• Manage financial statement audits and Single Audits

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• Oversee tax filings, regulatory compliance, grants, and allowable costs

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• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, controls, and systems

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• Oversee general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, cash management, and month-end/year-end close

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• Monitor investment portfolio performance and organizational risk

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• Supervise a 4-person Finance Team

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• Support strategic decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

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Ideal Background

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• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting/finance experience

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• CFO, Controller, Finance Director, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience

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• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, grants, audits, and financial controls

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• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and board-level reporting

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• Strong leadership and communication skills

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• CPA is a plus, but not required

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• Candidates currently in Springfield, Worcester, Hartford, Boston, or surrounding areas who are open to relocating to Greenfield are encouraged to apply

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