Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Provides executive leadership, comprehensive internal and external reporting, prudent stewardship of resources, and data-driven insights to advance long-term strategic objectives, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This position exists to: Provide executive financial leadership to drive organizational sustainability. Exercise rigorous resource stewardship and strategic capital allocation. Deliver data-driven insights that support mission-critical decision-making. Ensure the long-term financial health of the organization. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a vital executive leader dedicated to safeguarding the organization’s financial health and long-term sustainability. By providing strategic financial leadership and overseeing complex resource stewardship, the CFO ensures that the agency possesses the fiscal resilience and data-driven insights necessary to execute its mission-driven objectives. This role bridges high-level strategic planning with rigorous financial oversight to drive organizational growth and stability.
Requirements
- Proven track record of strategic financial leadership in complex, multi-site organizations, with expertise in fiscal planning, capital allocation, and risk management.
- Ability to drive enterprise-wide financial strategy, integrating data-driven insights into operational decision-making to ensure organizational sustainability.
- Expertise in overseeing multi-site financial operations, managing complex budgets, and establishing robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead, mentor, and cultivate high-performing finance and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Experience navigating regulatory environments relevant to healthcare (e.g., audits, compliance, financial reporting requirements) and effectively communicating financial performance to executive leadership and boards.
- Ability to partner with the CEO and executive team to identify growth opportunities, mitigate operational risks, and optimize resource utilization across the organization.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPA) strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the C-suite or senior executive level.
- Proven experience in complex, multi-site organizations (healthcare experience preferred).
- Ability to manage complex operational priorities and respond effectively to urgent situations
- Ability to analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions
- High level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in high-risk and time-sensitive situations
- Ability to work effectively in a behavioral health environment
- Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and effective decision-making during emergencies or operational disruptions
- Strong interpersonal skills to support collaboration across departments and external partners
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff, leadership, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community partners
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the translation of high-level organizational vision into actionable enterprise-wide strategies, ensuring seamless collaboration and integration across departments to drive long-term mission fulfillment.
- Architect and champion scalable administrative frameworks, continuously optimizing workflows to enhance organizational agility, reduce systemic friction, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Direct the strategic allocation of capital and human resources, exercising rigorous fiscal oversight to ensure financial sustainability while balancing investment in mission-critical initiatives and administrative infrastructure.
- Establish enterprise-wide governance standards and proactive risk-mitigation frameworks, ensuring full regulatory adherence while fostering a culture of ethics and operational resilience.
- Cultivate high-performing executive teams by providing mentorship, clear accountability, and performance-based oversight, directly coaching senior leaders (CHRO, CFO, CIO, Director of Compliance) to foster leadership growth and organizational impact.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Employer-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance program
- Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
- Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
