Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Are you a collaborative finance executive who wants your work to create meaningful impact? As Chief Financial Officer, you will guide the financial health and strategic direction of a mission-focused organization dedicated to improving lives. Working closely with senior leadership and the Board, you will translate financial insights into action, support sustainable growth, and lead a high-performing team committed to excellence. This role combines strategic influence, financial leadership, and the opportunity to help strengthen services for children, families, and the broader community.

Code: 48280

Category: Executive Leadership

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the accounting and revenue cycle management teams in sustaining healthy fiscal stewardship and management of the company's diverse revenue streams and financial management systems. They are a collaborative partner with agency leaders, employees, and the Board of Trustees in providing expert counsel regarding the financial performance of the organization. The CFO guides financial planning, monitoring and reporting, business planning, and negotiation. Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $185,000 $220,000 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for employee
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Holiday & Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership

• Develop and align financial strategies with Washburn Center's mission and goals, including establishing key performance indicators and fostering accountability.
• Anticipate short-term and long-term strategic financial needs for significant capital and program development.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to long-term organizational planning, resource allocation, and enterprise risk management.
• Translate financial insights into actionable strategies that advance program growth, operational excellence, and sustainable resource allocation.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain effective internal controls and information systems for accurate reporting and analysis.
• Build a disciplined framework for productivity and analysis.
• Manage budget preparation, financial forecasting, and monthly reporting while creating tools for informed decision-making.
• Develop financial forecasting models, support treasury and investment functions, and oversee external relationships.
• Coordinate managed care contract negotiations, maintain statutory compliance, and manage annual audits and financial matters for stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, and support the finance team to achieve strong performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen staff skills.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members.
• Model integrity, adaptability, and commitment to the mission.
• Encourage engagement, resilience, and teamwork during times of change.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen financial stewardship across all departments.
• Champion innovation and change management efforts that elevate financial maturity and organizational resilience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Finance leadership experience within healthcare, behavioral health, human services, nonprofit, or other complex service-based organizations, including experience leading financial operations and teams.
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement, including Medicaid, commercial payers, contracts, government grants, and revenue cycle management; experience with federal, state, or county funding sources is preferred.
• Experience in clinical healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, professional services, or other highly regulated environments.
• Ability to partner effectively with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to evaluate program economics, support decision-making, and translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, FP&A, treasury, audit, and board-level financial reporting.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability and willingness to work directly within financial systems, spreadsheets, and operational processes when needed.
• Track record of strengthening finance and revenue cycle functions, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience presenting to and partnering with boards, finance committees, auditors, lenders, and external stakeholders; nonprofit board experience is a plus.
• Relationship-oriented leader who builds trust, communicates transparently, and operates with a high degree of accountability and collaboration.
• Appreciation for workforce challenges, reimbursement pressures, and the financial complexities of delivering community-based behavioral healthcare services.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse children and families through a mission-focused organization.
• Understanding of, or genuine interest in, children's mental health, behavioral health services, and the mission-driven work of improving outcomes for children and families.

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