<p>We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on advisory support for a Long-term Contract opportunity in the greater Pittsfield area. This position will evaluate the effectiveness of finance and accounting operations, strengthen reporting practices, and recommend practical improvements that support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial oversight, process improvement, and nonprofit accounting, with the ability to guide leadership through high-priority financial initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine existing finance and controller workflows to uncover control weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and areas where operational performance can be improved.</p><p>• Review reporting cycles and accounting activities, including management reporting, cost analysis, consolidation practices, and preparation of financial statements, to identify opportunities for greater accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Recommend actionable changes to finance and accounting procedures that simplify execution, improve consistency, and support stronger financial governance.</p><p>• Assess how finance leadership and accounting teams work together and propose ways to improve alignment, accountability, and shared service effectiveness.</p><p>• Analyze current data practices and analytics capabilities to enhance reporting quality, increase visibility into financial performance, and support better business decisions.</p><p>• Advise leadership on finance transformation efforts that improve organizational structure, scalability, and oversight within the financial function.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop recommendations that align financial operations with strategic priorities and day-to-day business needs.</p><p>• Provide interim executive-level consulting support during process reviews, organizational change efforts, and other high-impact finance initiatives.</p><p>• Support improvements related to business systems and month-end close activities to help create more reliable and timely financial outcomes.</p>
<p>Our manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an ongoing engagement. This is a high-impact, strategic role designed for a dynamic financial leader who thrives in a hands-on and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the company's financial strategy, planning, and analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Guide budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to the executive leadership team to inform decision-making and drive operational efficiency.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audits.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support growth initiatives, process improvements, and systems enhancements.</li><li>Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure best practices in accounting, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Collaborate directly with manufacturing operations to achieve cost optimization and profitability targets.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Part-Time CFO to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven organization in Holden, Massachusetts. This role will guide fiscal planning, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and hands-on financial management experience, with a strong grasp of nonprofit accounting practices and compliance expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s financial activities, including planning cycles, budget development, cash position oversight, and ongoing financial analysis.</p><p>• Create and deliver financial reports, dashboards, and insights that help leadership and the Board evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to nonprofit accounting rules, grant-related obligations, and required regulatory submissions.</p><p>• Partner with program and fundraising teams to build grant budgets, monitor restricted funding, and prepare documentation for reporting and audit review.</p><p>• Improve internal controls and refine financial policies and procedures to support transparency, consistency, and organizational growth.</p><p>• Act as the main financial contact for external auditors, accounting advisors, and banking or funding partners.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting processes such as month-end close, account reconciliation, and the broader accounting cycle to ensure timely and accurate records.</p><p>• Support the effective use of QuickBooks Online and subledger activity to maintain reliable financial data and reporting integrity.</p>