Chief Financial Officer

Families and Youth Innovations Plus • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and serves as the agency’s senior financial strategist, responsible for safeguarding financial health, strengthening long-term sustainability, and building a modern, data-informed financial infrastructure. The CFO oversees all financial operations—including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management, procurement, facilities finance, grants and contracts accounting, and financial reporting—while leading the agency through CCBHC cost-reporting readiness, value-based reimbursement, and digital modernization. This role requires a collaborative, innovative, equity-informed leader who can stabilize current systems while designing the financial architecture needed for future growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive Financial Leadership Experience - 10–15+ years of progressive financial management experience, including:
• Leading accounting, budgeting, and financial planning teams
• Managing audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting
• Overseeing cash flow, investments, and capital structure
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships
• Prior experience as a VP of Finance, Controller, or Director of Finance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (often preferred): MBA; Master’s in Finance or Accounting
• Professional certifications (highly valued): CPA (Certified Public Accountant); CMA (Certified Management Accountant); CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst); CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)

Responsibilities

• Strengthen financial systems, cash flow, internal controls, and CCBHC cost‑reporting readiness while resolving billing and accounting workflow gaps.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long‑term sustainability planning; advise the CEO and Board on financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, AP/AR, procurement, facilities finance, and monthly closes; modernize financial systems, policies, and workflows; build and mentor the finance team.
• Lead billing, collections, payer compliance, and revenue optimization; manage reimbursement methodologies and CCBHC financial modeling; prepare for value‑based payment.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks; lead audits; ensure fiscal accountability and regulatory alignment across financial operations.
• Provide financial analysis for expansion, partnerships, and investments; represent FYI+ with auditors, funders, and government partners; support strategic planning with data‑driven insights.

What This Job Offers

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