We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for the organization’s finance function in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position will guide day-to-day financial operations, support sound decision-making across a $17M operating budget, and help strengthen financial discipline in a complex environment. The CFO will partner closely with leadership and the Board, bringing structure, judgment, and a proven approach to managing organizations during periods that require steady financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct all core finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and reliable execution across the organization.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle from start to finish, reviewing results, resolving variances, and maintaining timely delivery of financial statements.<br>• Oversee and mentor a five-person accounting team, setting priorities, improving performance, and promoting accountability.<br>• Develop the annual operating budget and related forecasts, aligning financial plans with organizational goals and expected funding needs.<br>• Present budget recommendations, financial performance updates, and key planning assumptions to the Board in a clear and credible manner.<br>• Monitor cash flow, spending patterns, and capital needs to support operational stability and informed resource allocation.<br>• Strengthen financial processes and business systems to improve reporting efficiency, visibility, and decision support; experience with Sage Intacct is especially valuable.<br>• Establish practical financial frameworks suited to organizations facing high-pressure or turnaround-like circumstances, helping leadership navigate risk and maintain control.
<p>Hybrid role available in Union County, NJ! A leading property & casualty insurance company is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to be the lead internal contact for all accounting policy related questions. The Technical Accounting Manager will focus on researching and interpreting US GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, SEC guidance, and new accounting standards, while maintaining accounting policies and updating technical accounting memos. The position will partner closely with finance and accounting leaders, support financial reporting, assist with close-related activities, respond to internal policy questions, and help ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, public accounting audit/assurance experience (especially with insurance clientele), exposure to SEC/public company clients, and strong technical accounting, research, memo-writing, and communication skills.</p>