CFS · 17 hours ago
Controller
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $170K/yrCFS is a mission-driven, multi-entity nonprofit organization seeking a Controller to partner with their new CFO. The role involves leading accounting operations, overseeing teams, and driving strategic change within the organization.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Erika Lehrer
Responsibilities
Lead all accounting operations, including monthly and year-end close, financial reporting, and compliance
Oversee Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll teams (approximately 13 total staff, 3 direct reports)
Own the audit process end-to-end and maintain consistently clean audit outcomes
Partner closely with the CFO and senior leaders to provide clear, timely financial insights
Improve workflows, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration across finance
Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and controls across a complex, multi-entity structure
Qualification
Required
Active CPA is required
Strong people leadership skills — someone who can coach, develop, and manage experienced teams
Comfortable operating independently and influencing across the organization
Strategic thinker who can act as a change agent, not just maintain the status quo
Experience leading audits, managing close calendars, and working in complex environments
Preferred
Prior Controller experience within a nonprofit organization (K–12 or education strongly preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including an organization-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years’
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan with match
Generous PTO
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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