We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to support a client in East Hartford, Connecticut on a 12-month Contract engagement. This role will lead core accounting and financial operations while also guiding planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership capability, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight.
Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support short-term decisions and longer-range planning.
• Produce meaningful financial reports and analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee key controllership functions, including month-end activities, account review, and adherence to sound accounting practices.
• Partner with banking contacts and internal stakeholders to support cash management and broader financial needs.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to analyze complex data, develop reporting tools, and improve visibility into business performance.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to help leaders evaluate priorities, resource allocation, and operational results.
• Contribute to process improvements across finance and accounting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and finance operations in a senior finance or controllership capacity.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building models, analyzing large data sets, and creating actionable reports.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting principles and day-to-day controllership responsibilities.
• Experience working with business banking relationships and supporting treasury-related activities.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to Ellucian is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.