Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Find Your Career at Jefferson Center for Mental Health•Wheat Ridge, CO

12d•Remote

About The Position

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is a senior financial leader and strategic partner to the CFO, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, financial discipline, and compliance across all finance functions. This succession-ready role provides day-to-day leadership of financial operations and assumes full CFO responsibilities in their absence. The DCFO drives accurate reporting, proactive risk management, and data-informed decision-making within a complex Medicaid-driven, nonprofit healthcare environment. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and manages the finance leaders and key staff. Colorado residency preferred; applicants living outside of Colorado will be considered for remote work with occasional travel to CO required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
Experience in nonprofit healthcare or behavioral health preferred; Medicaid-funded environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated success managing audits, budgets, and complex financial operations

Nice To Haves

Community Mental Health Center or behavioral health provider experience
Multi-payer reimbursement models (Medicaid, grants, contracts)
Board-governed nonprofit organizations
Leading finance teams through growth or transformation

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership Partner with CFO and CEO on long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and sustainability analysis
Lead multi-year financial planning, forecasting, and capital/resource allocation
Advise executive leadership on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities
Support board and finance committee reporting and presentations
Financial Operations & Compliance Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, accounts payable, payroll, and revenue cycle
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP/GASB, Medicaid and payer requirements, grant terms, and nonprofit accounting standards
Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures for timely, accurate reporting
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and workflows
Financial Reporting & Audit Direct preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure consistent, on-time delivery of financial reports and board materials
Lead audit preparation and serve as liaison with external auditors
Risk Management Oversee enterprise risk, insurance programs, and workers’ compensation
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks
Team Leadership & Development Manage finance leaders and key staff; set goals and performance expectations
Build a high-performing, accountable finance team and develop succession capacity
Champion a culture of equity, transparency, and continuous improvement
Succession Readiness & Acting CFO Capacity Serve as acting CFO when needed, including board presentations and external stakeholder engagement
Demonstrate readiness for CFO transition through formal development planning