POSITION: Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive position that directs and oversees budgeting and the financial performance of the organization. The CFO has primary day-to-day operational and long-term strategic responsibility for all business functions of the organization. The position ensures timely and accurate financial filings for all required funders and regulators at local, state, and federal levels. The CFO plays a key role in the overall administration of the organization, maintains positive external relationships with community partners, and helps keep the organization on the leading edge of financial best practices, industry trends related to payment and payment reform, and other external requirements as they impact operations.

DUTIES:

• Manages the entire range of financial activities of the organization.
• Continually assesses and oversees finance and budgeting functions and works to ensure adequate structures, processes, staffing and technology are in place to support the current business plan, operational requirements, and longer-term strategic needs of the organization.
• Ensures that necessary financial and budgeting policies and procedures are in place to support strategic plans, operational requirements, contract compliance requirements, and longer-term strategic needs of the organization.
• Ensures alignment of finance and budgeting functions with overall mission and strategic direction of the organization, including emphasis on customer service and collaboration.
• Evaluates the results of financial performance monthly or as needed and reports these to the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• Identifies and assesses strategic and entrepreneurial opportunities for improved financial performance as well as risks/threats to financial performance.
• Works collaboratively and models outstanding customer service approach in working with all organization staff as well as with the organization s clients, partner agencies, community members, funders, and regulators.
• Promotes, supports and demonstrates the organization s mission, vision and values through both behavior and job performance and adheres to policies, procedures, compliance plan, and standards of conduct.
• Maintains relationships with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community.
• In partnership with other senior leaders, ensures robust and effective internal controls are in place for accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees all aspects of budgeting, revenue cycle management, investment management, expense management for the organization.
• Develops and monitors budgets for the organization in conjunction with the Executive Team and in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversees capital expansion efforts, including acquisition of real estate and managing procured construction services in collaboration with the Chief Legal & Quality Officer.
• Supervision may include Accounting, Billing, Purchasing, Payroll, and other staff related to key business functions.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Creative and diplomatic under pressure with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Experience with change management and complex project management.
• Knowledge of financial law and risk management practices.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Management, or Finance required. Master s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in accounting and financial management; experience in health care/behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience working with technology vendors and staff to manage finance and accounting systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• TB screen, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.
• Required possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.

WAGE: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00/ Yearly

SHIFTS: Full-time 40 hours per week

JOB SITE: Canon City, CO - Remote Eligible (State of Colorado)

BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).