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Robert Half Director of Finance in Springfield, Massachusetts
Description
Director of Finance
Western Massachusetts | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)
Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf
Reference: SF0013374476
This is a senior leadership role for an operations-leaning finance leader who wants to stay close to the mission, modernize how the organization operates, and serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership and the board.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a senior financial and operational partner to the Executive Director
Present to and collaborate closely with the Board and its committees
Help evolve governance frameworks, operating documents, and reporting practices
Own budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting for a $20M operating environment
Translate complex cost structures (overhead, utilities, capex, shared services) into clear, actionable financial models
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, and Operations in a highly infrastructure- and capital-intensive setting
Simplify and modernize business processes (job costing, inventory, automation, documentation)
Drive continuous improvement while balancing flexibility and diverse stakeholder needs
Support grant compliance, audits, and relationships with funding agencies
Qualifications
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related / MBA or advanced degrees and certifications are preferred
A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management or a similar leadership role.
Operations-minded finance leader comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
Experience in nonprofit, higher education, research, healthcare, or grant-funded environments
Board-facing executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior, highly technical stakeholders
Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and process improvement
Nice to Have
Experience scaling organizations or stepping into newly created leadership roles
Exposure to utility-heavy, infrastructure-heavy, or capex-intensive operations
Strong understanding of overhead allocation, rate structures, and cost modeling
Why This Role Stands Out
High-impact leadership seat with real influence over how the organization operates
Rare opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, research, infrastructure, and advanced technology
Exposure to some of the most sophisticated research ecosystems in the country
Ideal opportunity for either: 1) A seasoned leader who has run something large and wants to get closer to execution and mission, or 2) A high-potential finance leader ready to stretch into broader enterprise leadership
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013374476
All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.
Requirements
BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related / MBA or advanced degrees and certifications are preferred
A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management or a similar leadership role.
Operations-minded finance leader comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
Experience in nonprofit, higher education, research, healthcare, or grant-funded environments
Board-facing executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior, highly technical stakeholders
Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and process improvement
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