Chief Financial Officer Hartford, CT | Full-Time, Onsite Compensation: $140,000 $175,000 plus full benefits package
About the Company
Our client is a multigenerational, family-owned retailer headquartered in Hartford County. Known for its product expertise and customer relationships, the company is navigating a changing retail landscape and is investing in stronger financial leadership to guide its next phase with an upcoming retirement.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on CFO role for a finance leader who thrives on cash management. While the accounting function is well established, the company's biggest financial priority is treasury: forecasting, managing, and optimizing cash flow to support day-to-day operations and long-term decisions. You will be a trusted advisor to ownership and a key voice in several important strategic decisions over the coming months, including evaluating the company's physical footprint and operating model. This is an immediate opening for a leader who can make an impact quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Own treasury and cash flow management, including weekly cash forecasting, disbursement planning, and working capital strategy
Manage and strengthen banking and lender relationships, including the company's line of credit
Lead cost/benefit analyses and provide clear recommendations on major strategic and facility decisions
Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and the month-end and year-end close
Improve inventory management and purchasing discipline, working with operations and purchasing to reduce excess stock and tie purchasing to demand
Negotiate supplier terms and contracts, and build supplier scorecards and vendor performance metrics
Develop SOPs, KPIs, and management reporting where none currently exist
Maximize the use of the company's ERP system (Acumatica) to drive efficiency, visibility, and better data
Oversee payroll, benefits administration, insurance, and IT coordination
Work closely with outside legal and CPA advisors on tax, compliance, and entity matters
Lead and develop a very small accounting team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Proven experience as Finance Leader or a Controller who is looking to take the next step in their career
Demonstrated strength in treasury and cash management
Experience in retail, distribution, or inventory-heavy businesses strongly preferred
Working knowledge of inventory valuation, purchasing processes, and vendor negotiations
Experience with a modern ERP
Comfort building process and metrics in an environment that is ready for them
Strong communicator who can partner with family ownership and external bankers and advisors
Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution
What We Offer
Salary of $140,000 $175,000, based on experience
Full benefits package
A senior leadership seat with direct impact on the company's direction
Full-time onsite role
INDA
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hartford, CT
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Bank Managementunmatched
Budget Reportingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Benefit Analysisunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Disbursementsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Head of Financeunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Loansunmatched
Management Reportingunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Retailunmatched
Scorecardingunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Treasuryunmatched
Treasury Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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