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Director Finance

CFS
  • Madison, WI
    4 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Director of Finance


    Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing


    Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



    • Join a respected Madison based business with 140+ years of history, stability, and community involvement.

    • Serve as a key leader reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

    • Lead high-impact projects including process modernization efforts.

    • Enjoy strong work/life balance with 11 paid holidays and day-to-day flexibility.

    • Gain significant visibility and influence with senior leadership and ownership groups.

    • Work in a collaborative, approachable culture where leadership is accessible and engaged.

    • Take advantage of free underground parking available for both work and personal use.


    Key Responsibilities for the Director of Finance:



    • Lead the Accounting & Finance function, including month-end and year-end close processes.

    • Drive strategic initiatives and oversee implementation of major business systems and process improvements.

    • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

    • Evaluate and improve financial, accounting, billing, and accounts receivable processes.

    • Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team.

    • Provide financial recommendations and insights to leadership and the Board.


    Qualifications for the Director of Finance:



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

    • Law Practice or Law Firm Industry experience - Required.

    • Experience creating and managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.

    • Prior experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership, ownership groups, or Boards.

    • CPA preferred.


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMadison, WI
    IndustryFinancial Services
    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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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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