Senior Director of Finance

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch • Billings, MT

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About The Position

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch (YBGR) is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join its Finance Leadership Team and serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role leads accounting operations, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cash management, grants management, compliance, audits, and internal controls, supporting the organization’s long-term financial health.

The Senior Director works closely with executive leadership, department directors, board committees, and operational leaders. The role leads financial planning, forecasting, reporting, grant financial management, compliance activities, and financial strategy development, and may serve as the CFO’s designee as needed. The position directly supervises finance staff, including the Controller, and supports YBGR’s mission of improving outcomes for children, youth, and families throughout Montana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least five years of leadership experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to pass required background screening and child abuse registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to develop and execute organizational financial strategy.
• Provide executive financial analysis and recommendations.
• Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Present financial information to executive leadership and board committees.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and sustainability.
• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Develop financial forecasts and scenario-planning models.
• Analyze budget variances and financial trends.
• Create financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities, risks, and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
• Manage general ledger, fixed assets, and fund accounting activities.
• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Monitor compliance with grant, federal, state, and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support development of finance policies and procedures.
• Oversee grant financial reporting and restricted funds.
• Monitor cash flow and organizational liquidity.
• Analyze reimbursement trends and revenue cycle performance.
• Partner with program leaders to ensure funding compliance.
• Directly supervise finance staff, including the Controller.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and professional development planning.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Leadership role with organizational influence.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to mission-driven healthcare and nonprofit services.
• Collaborative executive leadership environment.
• Stable and established organization serving Montana communities.

What This Job Offers

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