Chief Financial Officer

Lifeworks Services • Richfield, MN

15d • $210,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeworks Services, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to disability inclusion since 1965, supports over 9,000 individuals annually across 69 counties in Minnesota. The organization focuses on providing straightforward solutions for home, work, and community support. Lifeworks operates four Lifeworks Centers for Disability Inclusion and partners with over 450 businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations. Their services include employment support, community engagement through Day Support, and self-directed in-home care. In 2024, they launched disability inclusion and consulting services. Lifeworks is committed to self-directed support, meaningful careers, and innovative opportunities, guided by core values of listening, breaking down barriers, focusing on impact, and reinventing possibilities. The 2025–2028 Strategic Plan priorities include continuous improvement, scalable infrastructure, advancing universal disability inclusion, and access and expansion.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a crucial member of the Senior Executive Team, reporting to the CEO. This role provides enterprise-wide financial leadership, acting as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee. The CFO will lead the transformation of the Finance function, enhancing operational infrastructure, improving financial planning and decision-making, and positioning the organization for sustainable growth within a regulated and evolving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred (CPA also preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience as a strategic finance leader and advisor to CEOs, executive leadership teams, and Boards within complex organizations.
• Experience in highly regulated industries—such as healthcare, human services, Medicaid-funded services, senior care, insurance, or government contracting—is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Strong financial planning and analysis expertise, including forecasting, scenario modeling, business case development, and long-range planning; ability to balance mission, growth, risk, and financial sustainability.
• Proven success strengthening financial processes, internal controls, reporting capabilities, and overall organizational infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of compliance, risk management, audit requirements, and regulatory oversight, with experience partnering with external agencies and advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Prior experience working with Boards of Directors, with a strong understanding of governance best practices and fiduciary responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA strongly preferred
• CPA also preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, collaborating with peers to shape and execute Lifeworks’ long-term strategy, enterprise priorities, and annual goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Senior Executive Team, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee.
• Provide an enterprise-wide perspective on financial sustainability, growth, and risk, ensuring alignment between mission impact and fiscal strength.
• Assess growth opportunities, service line performance, margin improvement initiatives, and key organizational investments.
• Help balance growth ambitions with financial discipline by guiding leaders on when to accelerate, pause, or adjust initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement long-range financial and organizational strategies.
• Evaluate team capabilities, structure, and leadership effectiveness to ensure the Finance function is scalable, high-performing, and aligned with long-term priorities.
• Foster clarity, accountability, engagement, and professional growth across the team.
• Connect team members’ roles to Lifeworks’ mission and values while supporting adaptability and resilience during periods of change.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Lead and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, internal controls, reporting, and scalability.
• Strengthen and modernize accounts receivable processes, improve reconciliation practices, and increase visibility into collections.
• Advance enterprise forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-support capabilities to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, boost productivity, and leverage technology to improve overall performance.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that deliver clear, actionable insights to leaders across the organization.
• Build strong partnerships with operational and program leaders to ensure financial insights effectively support decision-making at all levels.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, accessible insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strengthen collaboration across Finance, Programs, Payroll, Human Resources, and other key functions.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and Payroll leadership to align workforce planning, compensation execution, and organizational outcomes.
• Promote organization-wide accountability for financial performance while advancing Lifeworks’ mission and values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Extensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low premiums and copays, along with long-term disability and life insurance
• Retirement Program: Competitive 403(b) plan with employer contributions and matching, totaling up to 7%
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Eligibility for up to 20% annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive