Director of Finance

Vaco is looking for a Director of Finance to join a high-growth financial services organization experiencing significant expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Reporting directly to the COO, this senior leadership role will drive financial strategy, oversee accounting and reporting functions, and partner closely with executive leadership on key business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range strategic planning Provide actionable financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and business performance insights Oversee accounting operations, financial controls, compliance, and external audit relationships Support acquisition activity, including financial due diligence, deal analysis, and integration efforts Partner cross-functionally with leadership to support growth initiatives and operational scalability Qualifications: 8-12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with leadership responsibility CPA preferred; MBA a plus Experience within financial services, wealth management, or professional services environments strongly preferred Strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on financial leader seeking meaningful visibility, strategic influence, and the ability to make a direct impact within a rapidly growing organization based in Connecticut. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.