Chief Financial Officer full time 1st shift Mon-Fri

Why CMHA

Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use treating more than 7500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticuts first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a full-time 40 hours per week Chief Financial Officer. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain CT 06051 Monday-Friday 8 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM.

Compensation Range : The annual salary range for this position starts at$167500.

Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience education and skills but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicants overall compensation.

Position Summary :

Responsible for providing leadership guidance and oversight of the Financial Services Billing Management and Payroll in order to ensure the strong financial health of the organization. Ensures smooth daily financial operations of the Finance department.

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes :

• Provides fiduciary leadership by directing and coordinating the agencys financial affairs according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles state single audit guidelines and other government regulations.
• Directs fiscal year end reporting in compliance with audit guidelines established by the agencys Independent Accounting firm by annual tracking compilation and analysis of financial results.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reports are submitted to the CEO Board of Directors and its subcommittees in support of strategic and program decision-making.
• Works with the Chief Human Capital Officer by assisting with the selection and analysis of all employee benefits packages based on cost utilization and variety of plan options.
• Establishes and manages the agency line of credit ensuring access to capital for operations projects etc.
• Ensures efficient utilization of capital assets by directing receipt disbursement and expenditures of funding.
• Provides control and efficient use of funds by approving and signing documents affecting monetary transactions.
• Through staff directs activities concerned with safekeeping control and accounting for assets.
• Through staff directs preparation of budgets financial forecasts and analysis of division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made; allocates operating budget.
• Directs preparation of reports which outline agencys financial position in areas of income expenses and profit / loss based on past present and future operations.
• Prepares directives to division or department administrators outlining policy program or operating changes to be implemented.
• Plans and directs new operational procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs.
• Through staff oversees the development of all affiliate and subcontractors agreements including monitoring of contract compliance and reporting requirements.
• Recruits orients trains and supervises staff. Identifies ongoing staff training needs and conducts staff performance appraisals.
• Manages the process for annual update and review of agency financial policies and procedures.
• Manages the CMHA 403b Plan and audit for the agency. Chairperson of the CMHA 403b Plan Committee
• Serve as Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Serve as Risk Manager for Agency in reviewing and binding all insurance coverage of the organization.
• Review and negotiate provider insurance payer contracts to optimize third party billing rates.

Other duties as assigned.

Principal Customers :

CEO Board of Directors Chief Operating Officer - overall financial forecasting and budget management corporate compliance technological infrastructure for data management and facilities maintenance; Chief Human Capital Officer Employee benefits selection and management; Senior leadership agency contracting / business agreement strategic planning and public grant applications / management; Fundraising issues and private / corporate grant applications / management.

State funders and licensing bodies provider organizations and collaborating agencies for funding administrative issues and risk management.

Critical Work Relationships :

Same as principal customers.

Minimum Requirements :

Competencies

Behavioral Skill Sets

Leadership Competencies :

Behavioral Skill Sets

Resource Management :

Ensures adherence to CMHA budget; through intentional utilization of external resources grants implementation of revenue generating projects and collaborates interdepartmentally for best practice.

Staff Management :

Sets high attainable standards and expectations for staff. Directs assigned departments by defining expectation. Responsible for talent acquisition. Provides team feedback through individual and group supervision. Models a collaborative culture and encourages discretionary effort. Addresses and resolves employee relations issues. Provides training consistent with current and future job requirements.

Quality & Compliance :

Ensures adherence to all policies and procedures and the organizations Mission & Values. Maintains knowledge of and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and includes information in ongoing employee education. Participates in the development and implementation of new programs protocols and processes.

Customer Service / Relationship Management :

Maintains a professional courteous and positive demeanor in all interactions. Works collaboratively participates in achieving common goals shares knowledge and expertise. Conveys information clearly listens with empathy and accepts constructive feedback.

Professional Development :

Engages in and sustains professional affiliations. Stays current with knowledge skills and credentials by participating in seminars conferences and other educational opportunities. Reinforces new learning and development in routine supervision and oversight. Actively seeks out new information and monitors industry trends to deepen expertise in their field. Cultivates a mindset rooted in continuous learning and growth.

Strategic Planning :

Drives organizational growth by setting innovative goals and evaluating operations leveraging strong analytical and communication skills to implement adaptive high-impact strategies and monitor performance outcomes.

Community / Public Image :

Acts as a visible and effective ambassador for CMHA actively participating in community and industry affairs to promote and enhance the agencys public image. Coaches and empowers staff to engage meaningfully in local state and national initiatives relevant to the organizations mission. Maintains a deep understanding of emerging trends policies and developments that impact the organization and the communities it serves. Approaches every interactioninternal and externalwith knowledge passion and purpose.

Personal Leadership

Guided by the ten (10) principles of personal leadership fosters self-awareness builds and maintains professional relationships. Focuses on continuous learning and development and strives for improvement and inspires others to do the same. Takes responsibility for ones actions and outcomes. 1. Be in the Moment 2. Be Authentic & Humanistic 3. Volunteer Discretionary Effort Constantly 4. Model High Performance Desired Behaviors that Drive Desired Results 5. Respect and Leverage Separate Realities 6. Be Curious vs. Judgmental 7. Look in the Mirror First Be Accountable 8. Have Courageous Conversations 9. Provide Timely Clear and Specific Performance Expectations and Feedback and 10. Teach Coach and Mentor Spend at least half your time developing others.

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers :

Student loan consolidation and refinancing.

Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law does not discriminate of the basis of race color age disability sec childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familiar status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHAs Human Resources Department at .

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1