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We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on advisory support for a Long-term Contract opportunity in the greater Pittsfield area. This position will evaluate the effectiveness of finance and accounting operations, strengthen reporting practices, and recommend practical improvements that support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial oversight, process improvement, and nonprofit accounting, with the ability to guide leadership through high-priority financial initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Examine existing finance and controller workflows to uncover control weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and areas where operational performance can be improved
Review reporting cycles and accounting activities, including management reporting, cost analysis, consolidation practices, and preparation of financial statements, to identify opportunities for greater accuracy and efficiency
Recommend actionable changes to finance and accounting procedures that simplify execution, improve consistency, and support stronger financial governance
Assess how finance leadership and accounting teams work together and propose ways to improve alignment, accountability, and shared service effectiveness
Analyze current data practices and analytics capabilities to enhance reporting quality, increase visibility into financial performance, and support better business decisions
Advise leadership on finance transformation efforts that improve organizational structure, scalability, and oversight within the financial function
Collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop recommendations that align financial operations with strategic priorities and day-to-day business needs
Provide interim executive-level consulting support during process reviews, organizational change efforts, and other high-impact finance initiatives
Support improvements related to business systems and month-end close activities to help create more reliable and timely financial outcomes
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience serving in a CFO, finance executive, or senior financial leadership capacity
Strong background in cash flow analysis, capital planning, and overall financial management
Expertise in financial reporting, month-end close processes, and financial statement oversight
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices
Ability to evaluate business systems, reporting workflows, and operational finance processes to identify meaningful improvements
Proven success partnering with executive stakeholders to deliver strategic recommendations and drive finance-related initiatives
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial issues into practical business solutions