Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Connecticut
Chief Financial Officer jobs in Connecticut concentrate in financial services, insurance, biopharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, reflecting the state's dense corporate corridor. Hartford, Stamford, and Bridgeport are the most active hiring metros, with major employers such as Cigna, Synchrony Financial, and Synchrony's neighboring anchor institutions maintaining consistent CFO-level demand. Strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions oversight, and regulatory compliance leadership are the most in-demand specialties for the role across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary:
The Director of Finance is the lead financial business partner to the HBA business. This position reports directly to the VP of FP&A with a dotted line to the General Manager of the HBA business. This role is responsible for Financial Planning & Analysis, performance management and decision support within the HBA Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop accurate assessment of monthly results and provide robust data & analytics to drive performance management.
- Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the HBA business unit
- Lead insightful, fact-based decision-making through objective analysis and knowledge of our consumers and customers within the HBA team
- Provide an unbiased view of business risks and opportunities and evaluate trade-offs considering both short term and long-term business targets.
- Responsible for managing and developing direct report/s
- Review performance versus plans and understand variances to ensure appropriate actionable interventions to accelerate results or address issues.
- Lead development of robust business cases to accelerate profitable growth through evaluating alternatives, key assumptions and ensure plans are aligned with relevant strategies.
- Ensure various areas of investment are being optimized and managed
- Provide oversight monthly assessment and accrual process supported by North America control team.
- Implement continuous improvement principles and simplification to improve financial/business processes and controls in collaboration with global finance team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- MBA in Finance preferred
- 10+ years of corporate finance experience
- Superb analytical/quantitative skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to influence and challenge the status quo
- Team player and experience leading a small team.
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates thought leadership and manages relationships with business partners.
Compensation:
Conair has established a good faith salary range for this position. The salary range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation for the role at the time of posting and is based on a variety of factors including business needs, market conditions, candidate qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136k to $203k annually.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in Conair's annual bonus program. Conair also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; paid time off; 11 paid holidays; two paid volunteer days; employee product discounts; and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and plan terms.
Environmental Factors:
This role is performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and using standard office equipment. The position follows Conair's hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at the Stamford, CT office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
About Conair:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it's part of the Company's DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair's passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company's goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
Conair creates confidence and connection
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!
Compensation: $136k-$203k
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance is the lead financial business partner to the HBA business. This position reports directly to the VP of FP&A with a dotted line to the General Manager of the HBA business. This role is responsible for Financial Planning & Analysis, performance management and decision support within the HBA Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop accurate assessment of monthly results and provide robust data & analytics to drive performance management.
- Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the HBA business unit
- Lead insightful, fact-based decision-making through objective analysis and knowledge of our consumers and customers within the HBA team
- Provide an unbiased view of business risks and opportunities and evaluate trade-offs considering both short term and long-term business targets.
- Responsible for managing and developing direct report/s
- Review performance versus plans and understand variances to ensure appropriate actionable interventions to accelerate results or address issues.
- Lead development of robust business cases to accelerate profitable growth through evaluating alternatives, key assumptions and ensure plans are aligned with relevant strategies.
- Ensure various areas of investment are being optimized and managed
- Provide oversight monthly assessment and accrual process supported by North America control team.
- Implement continuous improvement principles and simplification to improve financial/business processes and controls in collaboration with global finance team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- MBA in Finance preferred
- 10+ years of corporate finance experience
- Superb analytical/quantitative skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to influence and challenge the status quo
- Team player and experience leading a small team.
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates thought leadership and manages relationships with business partners.
Compensation:
Conair has established a good faith salary range for this position. The salary range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation for the role at the time of posting and is based on a variety of factors including business needs, market conditions, candidate qualifications, experience, skills, and internal equity. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136k to $203k annually.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in Conair's annual bonus program. Conair also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; paid time off; 11 paid holidays; two paid volunteer days; employee product discounts; and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and plan terms.
Environmental Factors:
This role is performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and using standard office equipment. The position follows Conair's hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at the Stamford, CT office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
About Conair:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it's part of the Company's DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair's passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company's goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
Conair creates confidence and connection
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!
Compensation: $136k-$203k
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Chief Financial Officer Job Market in Connecticut
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief financial officer jobs across Connecticut.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics with a relevant advanced degree preferred
- Minimum ten years of progressive financial leadership experience in a relevant industry
- Proven experience leading financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS standards
- Experience managing capital structure, debt covenants, and investor or board relationships
- Strong background in enterprise resource planning systems and financial technology platforms
Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chief financial officer in Connecticut?
The most direct path in Connecticut is earning a CPA license through the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy, which requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting credits and passing the Uniform CPA Examination. Most Connecticut CFOs combine that credential with an MBA or master's in finance and spend years in controller, VP of finance, or treasurer roles at Connecticut-based companies before moving into the top seat.
Which companies hire chief financial officers in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring chief financial officers in Connecticut include Omni Hotels, Connecticut State Community College, and BIOWAVE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and biopharmaceutical companies along the I-95 and Route 1 corridors means consistent CFO-level demand beyond any single employer.
Which Connecticut cities have the most chief financial officer jobs?
Hartford, Bridgeport, and Norwalk hold the most chief financial officer openings in Connecticut. Stamford leads because of its dense cluster of Fortune 500 financial and media headquarters, Hartford draws demand from major insurance carriers and public institutions, and Bridgeport anchors openings tied to regional healthcare systems and manufacturing companies headquartered in Fairfield County.
Are there remote chief financial officer jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, since a significant portion of CFO work involves analysis, reporting, and board communication that translates well to remote settings. About 50% of chief financial officer openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are more common at growth-stage companies than at large established Connecticut employers. Strategic and reporting functions tend to go remote most readily, while treasury and audit oversight typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a chief financial officer in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a staff accountant or financial analyst role at one of Connecticut's large insurance carriers, hospital networks, or manufacturing companies, using that position to build toward a controller or finance manager title. Earning your CPA through the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy gives you a concrete credential that large employers such as regional health systems and Stamford-area financial firms specifically look for when promoting from within. Associate finance rotational programs at Connecticut-headquartered corporations are also a structured route from early-career into senior leadership over time.
Where can I find and apply to chief financial officer jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to chief financial officer jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and target industry.
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