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Assistant Director of Finance

CFS
  • New Haven, CT
  • $90,000–$100,000 Per Year
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Job Description



Lead financial operations for a mission-driven organization with a $5.6M budget and more than $41M in endowment assets. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on accounting execution.

Assistant Director of Finance


Salary: $90K-$100K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Serve as the right-hand partner to the Director of Finance with significant visibility across the organization
• Influence financial strategy, systems improvements, controls, and long-term planning
• Work with a sophisticated financial environment that includes endowment accounting and donor-restricted funds
• Gain exposure to executive leadership and key decision-making processes
• Lead meaningful process improvement and automation initiatives that increase efficiency and transparency
• Join a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on impact and community
• Access professional development, mentoring, and continuous learning opportunities
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, healthcare, paid leave, and Yale University-related amenities
• Manage a diverse portfolio of finance responsibilities that offers both challenge and variety

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Director of Finance:


• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and cash management
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership and external stakeholders
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, compliance processes, and financial policies
• Support annual budgeting, year-end close, and external audit activities
• Manage endowment accounting, donor-restricted funds, and Yale-related financial transactions
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting processes

Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Finance:


• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in the nonprofit sector
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Master's degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of finance management experience
• Experience with cloud-based financial systems, preferably Sage Intacct, BILL, and Blackbaud
• Experience with endowment accounting and donor-restricted net assets
• CPA or CMA designation preferred



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Numbers & Facts

LocationNew Haven, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
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