Director of Finance chez Center for Responsive Schools

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Director of Finance

📍 Turners Falls, MA | 🕗 Full-Time, In-Office | 📅 Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

The Center for Responsive Schools (CRS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead our Finance team. This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for ensuring the integrity of our financial operations, driving strong fiscal stewardship, and supporting the organization’s mission through effective oversight of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and compliance activities.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Finance will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and supervise a team of accounting professionals. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on management to maintain financial health, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide clear and timely financial insights that inform decision-making across the organization.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead a high-performing finance and administration team, providing supervision and guidance.

• Oversee all core finance functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, tax filings, credit card management, and monthly close.

• Manage annual budget development and mid-year forecasting, working closely with the CEO and department leaders.

• Provide accurate, timely financial reporting, including “budget vs. actual” analyses, to support operations and decision-making.

• Coordinate and oversee the annual audit and preparation of all required tax documents (990, 5500, etc.).

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and compliance with policies, laws, and GAAP standards.

• Monitor cash flow and provide ongoing updates and financial analysis to the CEO and leadership team.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and support organizational growth.

• Represent CRS with professionalism and integrity, including participation in Board meetings as requested.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Master’s degree in Accounting with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success supervising staff and managing a finance department.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Strong analytical skills with experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

• Proficiency in NetSuite and Salesforce; advanced Excel skills; Google Suite proficiency.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• High accountability, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

• A professional, ethical, dependable, and collaborative disposition.

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of CRS, with respect for diversity and equity.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer for up to 8 hours/day with breaks.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

• Ability to travel as required.

• Regular and reliable attendance in our Turners Falls, MA office (this is not a remote position).

✨ At CRS, we are committed to building a collaborative and mission-driven workplace. If you are a finance leader who thrives on both strategy and execution, and you’re excited to support our mission through sound financial stewardship, we’d love to hear from you!