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CFS

Assistant Director of Finance

CFS, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610

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Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Why This Assistant Director of Finance Position? Join a mission‑driven organization where your work directly supports students, staff, and a vibrant campus community. As the Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a key role in managing financial operations for an organization with a

$3.5M operating budget

and

over $30M in endowment funds .

This Role Offers

A collaborative, flexible, team‑oriented environment

Meaningful mission‑based work

Growth potential and exposure to senior leadership

The opportunity to help strengthen and modernize financial processes

Role Overview Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance helps manage all financial, accounting, payroll, and compliance functions of the organization. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working both independently and in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing day‑to‑day financial operations and overall financial health

Prepare internal and external financial reports

Strengthen internal controls and develop financial policies and best practices

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and IRS regulations; prepare required filings

Support leadership in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Manage relationships with external vendors, auditors, and software partners

Oversee daily accounting tasks (AP/AR, deposits, online donations, donor‑restricted funds)

Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger activity

Manage bi‑weekly payroll and coordinate new employee onboardingProvide fiscal support to student organizations

Assist in the annual budgeting process within Sage software

Participate in year‑end close and the annual audit

Maintain accurate endowment accounting and quarterly investment activity

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

Qualifications (Shortened)

8+ years of finance or accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

Experience with budgeting, audits, and internal controls

Proficiency in Excel; experience with cloud‑based ERP systems (Sage Intacct, Bill, Blackbaud a plus)

Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or CPA/CMA/CFA preferred

What You’ll Receive

Competitive nonprofit salary

Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement plans, pension, life insurance, LTD, FSA)

Generous vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Professional development, mentoring, and growth opportunities

A supportive, mission‑driven environment that values teamwork and innovation

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Sales

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