The Chief Financial Officer works closely with the President/CEO in agency financial planning and sustainability, financial program planning, and agency strategic planning. The CFO provides oversight and supervision to the Controller, Accounting and RCM teams. CFO provides financial training to staff and ensures compliance with state and federal codes and state and county contracts. The CFO manages, plans, and coordinates the financial activities of the organization’s budget; provides financial coordination activities with programs and outside agencies, and provides highly responsible and complex financial analysis and budget assistance to program staff. Responsible for working with the President and CEO, agency staff, community leaders, and other stakeholders in addressing high-risk programs and the development and implementation of new programs. In fulfilling these duties, the CFO performs the following duties independently:

Coordinate the organization, staffing, training, and operational activities for the accounting and finance departments, including the Controller, payroll, and revenue cycle management;
Ensures that the agency is in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements, contracts, and is in compliance with WACs, RCWs, CARF standards, GAAP and Federal Regulations;
Ensures that the agency treatment programs are maintained in such a way to be in substantial compliance with the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), CARF standards, and the Department of Health (DOH) certification reviews;
Prepares and submits statistical reports to the President/CEO for program compliance with contract performance indicators;
Supervises finance and accounting staff;
Identifies and pursues program expansion and service opportunities in conjunction with the President/CEO;
Ensures finance and accounting procedure manuals are developed, adhered to, and reviewed at least annually;
Routinely reviews and analyzes agency wide and program specific systems and operations to ensure optimum utilization of resources and services;
Initiates and participates in staff recruitment activities;
Serve as resource to the Board of Directors Finance Committee;
Participate in the development and implementation of financial and budgetary goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the organization; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures; ensure GAAP compliance;
Develop, prepare, and oversee the implementation of short and long-range financial plans of the organization; as well as participate as an integral member of the executive management team in the overall operations and strategic planning of the organization;
Develop an annual organizational budget, directly manage the organizational budget; communicate with the Finance Committee, Chief Executive Officer and Program Directors; participate in operational and financial audits as required; work with external entities to effectively coordinate finance, budgetary and grants management matters; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary;
Regularly meet with Program Directors to provide status to budget versus actual revenues and expense, along with analysis and recommendations pertaining to minimizing activity costs and maximizing activity revenues;
Serve as administrative budget controller, managing costs and budget variances. Prepare administrative budget submissions and necessary revisions for the operating budget process; Ensure all contracted services and grant awards are billed timely and accurately, maximizing revenue and limiting outstanding receivables; monitor expenditures and revenues for compliance with appropriate budgets;
Participate in the development of budgets for competitive grant proposals and for use in the solicitation, selection and contracting of services;
Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and overseeing financial and operational functions;
Report directly to the CEO, acting as a key advisor on financial and operational matters while collaborating with the leadership team to align strategies with organizational priorities;
Foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging by modeling leadership that supports all team members across diverse identities, while championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts throughout the organization;
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant designation highly preferred.
Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required. Preference will be given to candidates who exhibit experience related to nonprofit work and large governmental and MCO contracts.
Eight to ten years of supervisory experience required.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and work effectively within a team environment.
Able to articulate large-scale issues affecting the agency and community.
Demonstrated knowledge of program development, implementation and management.
Ability to professionally represent the agency in all interactions.

GUIDELINES

The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field of nonprofit accounting, behavioral healthcare, DBHR, DOH, WACs, GAAP, CARF and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides program and personnel oversight and supervision on behalf of patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status with a wide variety of specialized needs and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems. Autonomy, clinical maturity, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help identify and monitor policies and treatment activities that will meet the complex needs of both patients and staff. Ability to analyze the needs and available resources of the local community is necessary in order to be responsive in the development of new programs and utilization of new service models.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are staff, patients, Board of Directors, representatives of county, state and private contractors, local, state and national politicians, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of behavioral health conditions and related community representatives including lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of behavioral health patient records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS

Most working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms.
Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.
In state and national multiple-day travel may be required occasionally.
Evening and weekend work responsibilities occasionally required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: President/Chief Executive Officer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 per year

Experience:

healthcare accounting: 7 years (Preferred)
negotiating with MCOs and payors: 5 years (Preferred)
Non-profit accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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