CFO - Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a Long-term Contract position based in Meriden, Connecticut. This role will oversee the organization’s financial health by guiding reporting, liquidity planning, and capital strategy while partnering with leadership on business priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong executive judgment, hands-on financial oversight, and the ability to strengthen processes and systems that support accurate decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization’s financial strategy and provide executive guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and overall fiscal performance.
• Lead cash flow planning activities to maintain liquidity, support operations, and identify financial risks or opportunities.
• Oversee capital management initiatives, including evaluation of funding needs, allocation priorities, and long-range financial planning.
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely completion, strong controls, and accurate financial results.
• Prepare and present financial reports and performance analyses for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Assess and enhance business systems that support finance operations, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor financial controls, policies, and procedures to promote compliance and sound governance.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a senior finance leadership role such as Chief Financial Officer or an equivalent executive position.
• Strong expertise in cash flow analysis, including forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and working capital oversight.
• Proven background in capital management and strategic financial planning.
• Hands-on experience leading month-end close activities and improving financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge of business systems used to support accounting, reporting, and financial operations.
• Advanced ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; advanced credentials are a plus.